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 €80 - €120 and takes 17h 48m.

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 32m and costs €60 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Ely and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Köln via Parkside, London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 48m.

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 7h 1m.

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 7h 1m and costs €210 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Ely to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Cologne bus from?

Ely to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

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 7h 1m and costs €210 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 17h 48m.

Where does the Ely to Cologne bus arrive?

Ely to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Ely and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Ely. It is currently 12:59 AM in Ely and 1:59 AM 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?

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Ely to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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Train
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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 1m
€215–448
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 32m
€62–289
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 491
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
17h 48m
€81–120
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ely to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 54m
€253–315
Train via London
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
7h 6m
€115–283
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ely to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
8h 1m
€146–269
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 42m
€127–354
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
6h 20m
€144–298
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
6h 54m
€151–346
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 Centraal to Venlotrain
4. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain
7h 31m
€70–290

Ely to Cologne by train

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Distance: 703.9 km
Duration: 7h 1m

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 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Köln via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 17h 48m.

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