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

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Cologne is to train and bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 20h 1m.

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 10m and costs €55 - €200.

Is there a direct train between Oldham and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Oldham King Street and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Manchester Piccadilly, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

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 58m and costs €150 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Oldham to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Oldham to Cologne?

The best way to get from Oldham to Cologne is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs €150 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 21h 3m.

What is the time difference between Oldham and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Oldham. It is currently 10:45 AM in Oldham and 11:45 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Oldham to Cologne train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1745+ 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
best
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Deansgate-Castlefield
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)MAN - CGN
5h 10m
€55–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London VictoriaUk023 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN280
21h 3m
€53–110
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 Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
8h 58m
€152–643
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 Bruxelles-Nord to Köln HbfNj
20h 1m
€54–93
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Oldham to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
9h 33m
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 Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 36m
€83–265
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 Messe/Deutz Bf
6h 12m
€112–292
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BHX - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
7h 35m
€108–367
Train via St Peter's Square
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
9h
€153–654
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Oldham to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
10h 40m
€171–245

Oldham to Cologne by bus, foot, and train

56Weekly Services

8h 58mAverage Duration

€152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 744.1 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a bus from John Street to Köln Hbf via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Street to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Hanover Street, Shudehill Interchange, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 21h 3m.

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