What is the cheapest way to get from Frechen to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Frechen to Reading is to bus which costs £50 - £95 and takes 17h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frechen to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Frechen to Reading is to fly and train which takes 4h 57m and costs £85 - £300.

Is there a direct train between Frechen and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Frechen to Reading. However, there are services departing from Köln Weiden West and arriving at Reading via Köln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Frechen to Reading?

The distance between Frechen and Reading is 414 miles.

How do I travel from Frechen to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Frechen to Reading without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs £140 - £440.

How long does it take to get from Frechen to Reading?

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Frechen to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frechen to Reading train from?

Frechen to Reading train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Frechen to Reading?

The best way to get from Frechen to Reading is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs £140 - £440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 17h 59m.

What is the time difference between Frechen and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Frechen. It is currently 2:47 PM in Frechen and 1:47 PM in Reading.

Where does the Frechen to Reading train arrive?

Frechen to Reading train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1407+ hotels available in Reading.

Frechen to Reading - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Frechen to Reading by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, car ferry, or subway

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 Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
7h 5m
£141–431
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London VictoriaN280
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Mereoak Lane - Park & RideUk049 / ...
17h 59m
£53–91
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Frechen to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Reading
6h 18m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)CGN - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
4h 57m
£89–294
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Horrem to Aachen HbfRe
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
7h 34m
£162–417
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeld to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirRa1
8h 25m
£95–265
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Frechen to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Reading
7h 22m
£113–163
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)DUS - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
5h 32m
£93–268
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)CGN - STN
2. Take the subway from Liverpool Street station to Paddington
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
5h 48m
£87–259
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)DUS - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Reading
6h 50m
£101–324
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)DUS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
6h 20m
£97–254

Frechen to Reading by train and bus

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17h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 412 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Frechen, Germany and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Köln Weiden West to Reading via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Lövenich Bf Lövenich to Bridge Street via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, London Victoria, and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride in around 17h 59m.

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