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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Cologne is to bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 17h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Cologne is to bus and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €40 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Köln via Birmingham, Brussels-North train station and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Cologne?

The distance between Liverpool and Cologne is 901 km.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs €140 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Liverpool to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Cologne bus from?

Liverpool to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Cologne train from?

Liverpool to Cologne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Cologne?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Cologne is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs €140 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 17h 38m.

Where does the Liverpool to Cologne bus arrive?

Liverpool to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Liverpool and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Liverpool. It is currently 6:20 PM in Liverpool and 7:20 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Liverpool to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

Liverpool to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Liverpool 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 Liverpool Lime Street 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
8h 15m
€146–584
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
5h 9m
€43–187
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 550 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
16h 30m
€73–175
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Liverpool to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
9h 28m
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
5h 40m
€83–259
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 550 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus 081 / ...
17h 38m
€54–103
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Liverpool to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
10h 41m
€168–252
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
6h 28m
€95–302
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MAN - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 24m
€107–290
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 37m
€97–260

Liverpool to Cologne by train and foot

56Weekly Services

8h 15mAverage Duration

€146Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Cologne.

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Distance: 901.2 km
Duration: 8h 15m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Koeln Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Köln via Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North train station, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 17h 38m.

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