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

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Cologne is to tram and fly which costs €45 - €190 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oldham to Cologne is to tram and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €45 - €190.

How far is it from Oldham to Cologne?

The distance between Oldham and Cologne is 744 km.

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

The best way to get from Oldham to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs €220 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Oldham to Cologne, including transfers.

Train or bus from Oldham to Cologne?

The best way to get from Oldham to Cologne is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs €220 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €190 and takes 20h 24m.

What is the time difference between Oldham and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Oldham. It is currently 6:02 AM in Oldham and 7:02 AM in Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 615+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Oldham to Cologne by tram, 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.

Tram to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Deansgate-Castlefieldtram
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
5h 16m
€45–181
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
8h 59m
€227–432
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
16h 21m
€91–164
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Oldham to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
9h 37m
Tram to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Deansgate-Castlefieldtram
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 49m
€82–204
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
6h 25m
€123–304
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
7h 44m
€117–294
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 Köln Hbftrain
8h 9m
€85–290
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
20h 24m
€85–183
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Oldham to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
10h 49m
€143–241

Oldham to Cologne by bus, foot, and train

56Weekly Services

8h 59mAverage Duration

€227Cheapest Price

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Distance: 744.1 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a bus from John Street to Koeln Hbf via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Street to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 20h 24m.

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