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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Cologne is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 20h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs €95 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

How far is it from Durham to Cologne?

The distance between Durham and Cologne is 999 km.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs €160 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Durham to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Cologne train from?

Durham to Cologne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to Cologne?

The best way to get from Durham to Cologne is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs €160 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 20h 10m.

What is the time difference between Durham and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Durham. It is currently 8:45 AM in Durham and 9:45 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Durham to Cologne train arrive?

Durham to Cologne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Durham to Cologne 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
best
1. Take the train from Durham to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
8h 33m
€161–517
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Durham to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Köln Hbftrain 79
16h 3m
€60–207
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Durham to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
10h 2m
Train to Newcastle, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NCL - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 27m
€97–231
Bus
1. Take the bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrival Hallbus megabus M20
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
20h 10m
€67–101
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Durham to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
11h 9m
€188–269
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
7h 1m
€81–303
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
7h 42m
€113–354
Fly Newcastle to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NCL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
7h 55m
€104–340

Durham to Cologne by train

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8h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 998.7 km
Duration: 8h 33m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Koeln Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via London Victoria Coach Station Arrival Hall, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 20h 10m.

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