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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Cologne is to bus and train which costs €50 - €100 and takes 14h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 57m and costs €90 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Cologne?

The distance between Nottingham and Cologne is 793 km.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs €120 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Nottingham to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Cologne train from?

Nottingham to Cologne train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Cologne?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs €120 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 17h 25m.

What is the time difference between Nottingham and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Nottingham. It is currently 10:13 AM in Nottingham and 11:13 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Nottingham to Cologne train arrive?

Nottingham to Cologne train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1774+ hotels available in Cologne.

Nottingham to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
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
€128–478
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Köln Hbftrain 79
14h 1m
€53–99
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Nottingham to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
8h 5m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
5h 57m
€91–299
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 450 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
17h 25m
€57–113
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nottingham to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
9h 18m
€145–218
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
6h 39m
€99–325
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
6h 9m
€64–253
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
6h 32m
€105–412
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Elytrain
2. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
6h 47m
€64–258
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
7h 12m
€105–404

Nottingham to Cologne by train

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7h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 793.2 km
Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 17h 25m.

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