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

The cheapest way to get from Crewe to Cologne is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 18h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crewe to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs €55 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Crewe and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Crewe to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Crewe and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Crewe to Cologne?

The distance between Crewe and Cologne is 844 km.

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

The best way to get from Crewe to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs €120 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Crewe to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crewe to Cologne train from?

Crewe to Cologne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.

Train, bus or fly from Crewe to Cologne?

The best way to get from Crewe to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs €120 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 18h 31m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €220 and takes 4h 31m.

What is the time difference between Crewe and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Crewe. It is currently 4:14 PM in Crewe and 5:14 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Crewe to Cologne train arrive?

Crewe to Cologne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Crewe to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Crewe to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, 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
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
7h 28m
€125–619
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstation
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGN328
18h 31m
€52–91
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Crewe to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
8h 44m
Fly Manchester Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MAN - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
4h 57m
€82–281
Train via Derby
1. Take the train from Crewe to Derby
2. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuid
4. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln HbfTha
9h 4m
€131–518
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Crewe to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
9h 51m
€166–242
Fly Manchester Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)MAN - CGN
4h 31m
€59–220
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BHX - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 32m
€97–360
Fly Manchester Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Frankfurt (FRA)MAN - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 34m
€115–318

Crewe to Cologne by train and foot

56Weekly Services

7h 28mAverage Duration

€125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 844.4 km
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a train from Crewe to Koeln Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Terrace to Köln Hbf via Bus Station, Newhall St, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 18h 31m.

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