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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Cologne is to bus and train which costs €70 - €140 and takes 18h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 53m and costs €55 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

How far is it from Penrith to Cologne?

The distance between Penrith and Cologne is 1053 km.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 10h 14m and costs €160 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 10h 14m to get from Penrith to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Cologne train from?

Penrith to Cologne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Cologne?

The best way to get from Penrith to Cologne is to train which takes 10h 14m and costs €160 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 20h 55m.

What is the time difference between Penrith and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Penrith. It is currently 5:04 AM in Penrith and 6:04 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Penrith to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Penrith 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 Penrith North Lakes 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
10h 14m
€162–476
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
5h 53m
€58–251
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Booth's Supermarket to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Köln Hbftrain 79
18h 16m
€71–131
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Penrith to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
10h 27m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
6h 24m
€98–323
Bus
1. Take the bus from Penrith to London Victoriabus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
20h 55m
€68–132
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Penrith to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
11h 39m
€185–277
Train to Newcastle, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NCL - DUS
7h 7m
€100–269
Train to Newcastle, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NCL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 46m
€132–320
Train, train to Durham Tees Valley Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
3. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MME - DUS
9h 59m
€156–465

Penrith to Cologne by train and foot

56Weekly Services

10h 14mAverage Duration

€162Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Penrith to Cologne.

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Distance: 1,053.1 km
Duration: 10h 14m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Koeln Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 10h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 20h 55m.

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