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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Preston is to train and bus which costs £35 - £120 and takes 18h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Preston is to fly and train which takes 5h 7m and costs £50 - £190.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Preston. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Preston via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

How far is it from Cologne to Preston?

The distance between Cologne and Preston is 579 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Preston without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 7h 43m and costs £140 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Cologne to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Preston train from?

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

What is the time difference between Cologne and Preston?

Preston is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 4:39 AM in Cologne and 3:39 AM in Preston.

Where does the Cologne to Preston train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2119+ hotels available in Preston.

Cologne to Preston - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Preston by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, 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 via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Preston
7h 43m
£142–583
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeld to Liège, Guillemins Bf79
2. Take the bus from Liege to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
18h 26m
£35–111
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Preston
9h 24m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)CGN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 7m
£51–186
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Preston
7h 45m
£153–583
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Preston
10h 25m
£155–229
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)DUS - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 33m
£75–249
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BRU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
6h 37m
£95–254
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)DUS - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Preston
7h 14m
£85–292

Cologne to Preston by train and foot

65Weekly Services

7h 43mAverage Duration

£142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 575.4 mi
Duration: 7h 43m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Preston via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h 43m.

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