What is the cheapest way to get from Germany to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Colchester is to fly and bus which costs £50 - £180 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Germany to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from Germany to Colchester is to fly and train which takes 5h and costs £100 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Germany and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Colchester. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Memhardstr. and arriving at Coach Stop via Berlin Südkreuz train station, London Victoria and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 17m.

How far is it from Germany to Colchester?

The distance between Germany and Colchester is 448 miles.

How do I travel from Germany to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from Germany to Colchester without a car is to train via Essen which takes 12h 29m and costs £210 - £400.

How long does it take to get from Germany to Colchester?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Germany to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germany to Colchester bus from?

Germany to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin Südkreuz train station.

Where do I catch the Germany to Colchester train from?

Germany to Colchester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train or bus from Germany to Colchester?

The best way to get from Germany to Colchester is to train via Essen which takes 12h 29m and costs £210 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £90 - £160 and takes 25h 17m.

Where does the Germany to Colchester bus arrive?

Germany to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Germany to Colchester train arrive?

Germany to Colchester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 995+ hotels available in Colchester.

Germany to Colchester - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct train between Germany and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Germany to Colchester. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Colchester via Berlin Hbf, Essen Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.

There are 12 ways to get from Germany to Colchester by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Fly Frankfurt to London City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane FRA - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h
£109–296
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CGN - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
5h 30m
£51–180
Train via Essen
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
12h 29m
£217–396
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Berlin to Dortmundbus
2. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hallbus
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
22h 34m
£140–181
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Berlin to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar
10h 45m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 35m
£81–200
Fly Dortmund Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane DTM - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
5h 32m
£70–222
Fly Hamburg Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane HAM - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
6h 1m
£51–194
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BER - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
6h 38m
£51–192
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
13h 19m
£177–596
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus A8 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
25h 17m
£94–157
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Berlin to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar
11h 51m
£178–257

Germany to Colchester by train and subway

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12h 29mAverage Duration

£217Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Germany to Colchester.

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Distance: 445.3 mi
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Germany and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Colchester via Berlin Hbf, Essen Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 12h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Memhardstr. to Coach Stop via Berlin Südkreuz train station, London Victoria, and Coach Station in around 25h 17m.

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