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 - £190 and takes 5h 14m.

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 4h 56m and costs £100 - £350.

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 31m and costs £150 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Germany to Colchester, including transfers.

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.

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 1010+ hotels available in Colchester.

Germany to Colchester - 13 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 31m.

There are 13 ways to get from Germany to Colchester by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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.

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
4h 56m
£106–341
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
cheapest
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 23m
£50–187
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 31m
£155–545
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to London Victoriabus N1328
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
22h 58m
£71–192
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 36m
£92–250
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane CGN - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 23m
£99–299
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
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 14m
£51–185
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Norwich International Airport
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane AMS - NWI
4. Take the train from Norwich to Colchestertrain
6h 46m
£162–748
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
5h 45m
£65–189
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf-Bilk to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoventrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EIN - STN
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
8h
£67–238
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 10m
£145–645
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 47m
£180–259

Germany to Colchester by train and subway

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12h 31mAverage Duration

£155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 445.3 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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 31m.

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