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 €50 - €85 and takes 16h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lichfield to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs €85 - €210.

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 8h 6m.

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 8h 6m and costs €120 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Lichfield to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lichfield to Cologne train from?

Lichfield to Cologne train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, 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 8h 6m and costs €120 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 16h 35m.

What is the time difference between Lichfield and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Lichfield. It is currently 3:29 PM in Lichfield and 4:29 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Lichfield to Cologne train arrive?

Lichfield to Cologne train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Lichfield to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Lichfield to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
8h 6m
€127–612
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines BusstationMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
16h 35m
€50–81
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lichfield to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
7h 57m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lichfield City to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BHX - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 10m
€92–268
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Lichfield Trent Valley to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
8h 7m
€127–612
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals550 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Maastricht
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Messe/DeutzRe
20h 17m
€65–183
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lichfield to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
9h 4m
€151–216
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lichfield City to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BHX - CGN
4h 48m
€89–204
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lichfield Trent Valley to London Euston
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
6h 46m
€117–478
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lichfield Trent Valley to Crewe
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MAN - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
7h 13m
€100–354
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lichfield Trent Valley to Crewe
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)MAN - CGN
6h 47m
€72–290
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lichfield Trent Valley to London Euston
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
6h 47m
€77–410

Lichfield to Cologne by train and foot

56Weekly Services

8h 6mAverage Duration

€127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 779.8 km
Duration: 8h 6m

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 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Dale House, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 16h 35m.

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