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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cologne is to train and bus which costs €55 - €150 and takes 15h 23m.

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 9m and costs €50 - €190.

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 2m.

How far is it from Manchester to Cologne?

The distance between Manchester and Cologne is 885 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 2m and costs €130 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m 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 train which takes 8h 2m and costs €130 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 19h 33m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €190 and takes 4h 9m.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 6:29 AM in Manchester and 7:29 AM 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 1765+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Cologne by train (Eurostar), train, bus, 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 Manchester Piccadilly 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 2m
€136–568
Fly Manchester Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
4h 9m
€52–186
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Köln Hbftrain 79
15h 23m
€57–141
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
9h 39m
Fly Manchester Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
4h 50m
€83–270
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk023 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N280 / ...
19h 33m
€63–139
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
10h 46m
€170–249
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 22m
€95–371
Fly Manchester Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MAN - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 24m
€108–276
Fly Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 41m
€101–276

Manchester to Cologne by train and foot

53Weekly Services

8h 2mAverage Duration

€136Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Cologne.

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Distance: 885.5 km
Duration: 8h 2m

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

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 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 19h 33m.

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