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 €70 - €140 and takes 19h 13m.

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 33m and costs €60 - €240.

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 Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Ely to Cologne?

The distance between Ely and Cologne is 704 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 54m and costs €130 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m 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 54m and costs €130 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 19h 13m.

What is the time difference between Ely and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Ely. It is currently 1:47 PM in Ely and 2:47 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 1736+ 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 Cross
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
6h 54m
€131–489
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
4h 33m
€60–231
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to London Victoria826 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN280
19h 13m
€73–137
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ely to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
6h 51m
Train via London
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln HbfTha
7h 11m
€106–379
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ely to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
7h 58m
€134–196
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Cross
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
6h 1m
€98–338
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Cross
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 37m
€96–329
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ely 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
6h 53m
€108–372
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbf
7h 17m
€78–295

Ely to Cologne by train

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6h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 703.9 km
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Ely to Koeln Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Koeln Hbf via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 19h 13m.

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