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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Cologne is to bus which costs €85 - €140 and takes 21h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €50 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Preston to Cologne?

The distance between Preston and Cologne is 926 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs €210 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Preston to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Cologne bus from?

Preston to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Cologne train from?

Preston to Cologne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Cologne?

The best way to get from Preston to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs €210 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 21h 50m.

Where does the Preston to Cologne bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Preston and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Preston. It is currently 6:48 AM in Preston and 7:48 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Preston to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Preston to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Preston to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston 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 31m
€216–471
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
5h 16m
€50–265
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N280 / ...
21h 50m
€89–136
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Preston to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
9h 37m
€287–354
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
10h 44m
€182–311
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
5h 35m
€99–242
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
6h 27m
€110–283
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MAN - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 7m
€124–279
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 12m
€121–303
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 8m
€97–301

Preston to Cologne by train and foot

102Weekly Services

7h 31mAverage Duration

€216Cheapest Price

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Distance: 926 km
Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Koeln Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 21h 50m.

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