What is the cheapest way to get from Lichfield to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Lichfield to Cologne is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 16h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lichfield to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Lichfield to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 6h 5m and costs €120 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Lichfield and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Lichfield station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Köln via Birmingham, Brussels-North train station and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Lichfield and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Lichfield to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lichfield City and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Lichfield Trent Valley, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Lichfield to Cologne?

The distance between Lichfield and Cologne is 780 km.

How do I travel from Lichfield to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Lichfield to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs €180 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Lichfield to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lichfield to Cologne bus from?

Lichfield to Cologne bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Birmingham station.

Where do I catch the Lichfield to Cologne train from?

Lichfield to Cologne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lichfield Trent Valley station.

Train or bus from Lichfield to Cologne?

The best way to get from Lichfield to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs €180 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 16h 18m.

Where does the Lichfield to Cologne bus arrive?

Lichfield to Cologne bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Brussel Eurolines Busstation.

What is the time difference between Lichfield and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Lichfield. It is currently 6:35 PM in Lichfield and 7:35 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Lichfield to Cologne train arrive?

Lichfield to Cologne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

How do I get a train ticket from Lichfield to Cologne?

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Lichfield to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Lichfield to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car 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 Lichfield Trent Valley to London Eustontrain
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 40m
€180–430
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus 081 / ...
16h 18m
€42–56
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 400 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
15h 10m
€67–194
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lichfield to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
8h
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lichfield City to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
5h 20m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lichfield to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
9h 13m
€151–216
Fly Birmingham Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BHX - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 5m
€121–302
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lichfield Trent Valley to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
6h 26m
€132–418
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lichfield Trent Valley to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
6h 27m
€100–345
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lichfield Trent Valley to Crewetrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
7h 21m
€103–320
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lichfield Trent Valley to Crewetrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
6h 50m
€63–258

Lichfield to Cologne by train and foot

56Weekly Services

7h 40mAverage Duration

€180Cheapest Price

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Distance: 779.8 km
Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a train from Lichfield City to Koeln Hbf via Lichfield Trent Valley, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Köln via Dale House, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North train station, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 16h 18m.

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