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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cologne is to bus which costs €50 - €120 and takes 20h.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs €50 - €200.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

How far is it from Manchester to Cologne?

The distance between Manchester and Cologne is 730 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 8h 1m and costs €150 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Manchester to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Cologne train from?

Manchester to Cologne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Cologne?

The best way to get from Manchester to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs €50 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €700 and takes 8h 1m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 20h.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 10:38 PM in Manchester and 11:38 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Manchester to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1742+ hotels available in Cologne.

Manchester to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Cologne by plane, train (Eurostar), train, 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 Manchester Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)MAN - CGN
4h 13m
€52–193
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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 1m
€152–653
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstation
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Köln Hbf79
15h 23m
€54–135
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
9h 35m
Fly Manchester Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MAN - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbf
4h 44m
€82–260
Fly Manchester Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Frankfurt (FRA)MAN - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 6m
€108–286
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BHX - DUS
6h 13m
€113–349
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BHX - CGN
5h 46m
€108–282
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London VictoriaUk023 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN280
20h
€53–111
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
10h 42m
€170–249

Manchester to Cologne by train and foot

56Weekly Services

8h 1mAverage Duration

€152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 729.5 km
Duration: 4h 13m

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

Ryanair, Jet2.com, and Ryanair UK fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Koeln Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 1m.

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