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 €80 - €130 and takes 19h 45m.

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 21m and costs €35 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 45m.

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 7h 26m.

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 7h 26m and costs €230 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Manchester to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Cologne bus from?

Manchester to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

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 21m and costs €35 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €230 - €460 and takes 7h 26m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 19h 45m.

Where does the Manchester to Cologne bus arrive?

Manchester to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 8:48 PM in Manchester and 9:48 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Manchester to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Manchester to Cologne by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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Fly Manchester Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
4h 21m
€40–243
Train
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
7h 26m
€234–455
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
10h 41m
€109–282
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
9h 39m
€277–340
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 Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
4h 40m
€89–220
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 12m
€114–257
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
6h 6m
€116–282
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 17m
€111–281
Fly Manchester Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 13m
€87–279
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk023 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N280 / ...
19h 45m
€84–128
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
10h 46m
€173–298

Manchester to Cologne by train and foot

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7h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 730 km
Duration: 4h 21m

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

Ryanair UK, Ryanair, and Jet2.com 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 7h 26m.

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