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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Cologne is to bus which costs €75 - €140 and takes 18h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs €50 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Ely to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Köln Hbf via London St. Pancras Int. and Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Ely to Cologne?

The distance between Ely and Cologne is 705 km.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs €95 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Ely to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Cologne train from?

Ely to Cologne train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.

Train or bus from Ely to Cologne?

The best way to get from Ely to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs €95 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 18h 3m.

What is the time difference between Ely and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Ely. It is currently 10:02 PM in Ely and 11:02 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Ely to Cologne train arrive?

Ely to Cologne train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1773+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Ely to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 Ely to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 51m
€97–342
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
4h 36m
€51–209
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 491
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
18h 3m
€76–135
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ely to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 54m
Train via London
1. Take the train from Ely 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
7h
€118–412
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ely to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
8h 2m
€134–196
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
6h 3m
€100–314
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h 45m
€100–308
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
7h 6m
€99–362
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbftrain
7h 16m
€67–323

Ely to Cologne by train

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6h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 705.4 km
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a train from Ely to Köln Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St. Pancras Int., and Bruxelles Midi in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 18h 3m.

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