What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Manchester is to bus which costs £55 - £110 and takes 20h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Manchester is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs £35 - £190.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Cologne to Manchester?

The distance between Cologne and Manchester is 452 miles.

How do I travel from Cologne to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs £200 - £400.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Manchester?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Cologne to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Manchester train from?

Cologne to Manchester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Manchester?

The best way to get from Cologne to Manchester is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs £200 - £400. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £35 - £190 and takes 4h 4m, you could also bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 20h 3m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Manchester?

Manchester is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 3:16 PM in Cologne and 2:16 PM in Manchester.

Where does the Cologne to Manchester train arrive?

Cologne to Manchester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Cologne to Manchester - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Manchester by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUS - MAN
4h 29m
£73–184
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Manchester Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CGN - MAN
4h 4m
£35–184
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 35m
£200–393
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
15h 37m
£91–233
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Manchestercar
9h 37m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane FRA - MAN
5h 1m
£94–291
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRU - MAN
5h 37m
£95–283
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUS - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 42m
£105–251
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoriabus N870 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
20h 3m
£57–105
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Manchestercar
10h 43m
£125–213

Cologne to Manchester by train and foot

57Weekly Services

7h 35mAverage Duration

£200Cheapest Price

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Distance: 449 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Manchester Piccadilly via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Ryanair UK, and Jet2.com fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) once daily.

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