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

The cheapest way to get from Solihull to Cologne is to bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 15h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Solihull to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 4h 49m and costs €80 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Solihull and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Solihull and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Baker Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Solihull to Cologne?

The distance between Solihull and Cologne is 770 km.

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

The best way to get from Solihull to Cologne without a car is to train via Birmingham International which takes 7h 44m and costs €100 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Solihull to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solihull to Cologne train from?

Solihull to Cologne train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Solihull station.

Train or bus from Solihull to Cologne?

The best way to get from Solihull to Cologne is to train via Birmingham International which takes 7h 44m and costs €100 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 15h 31m.

What is the time difference between Solihull and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Solihull. It is currently 1:59 AM in Solihull and 2:59 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Solihull to Cologne train arrive?

Solihull to Cologne train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at London Marylebone station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Solihull 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 via Birmingham International
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham International 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 44m
€109–478
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 460 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
14h 43m
€51–173
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Solihull to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
7h 51m
Fly Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
4h 49m
€83–267
Train
1. Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain
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 48m
€129–447
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N280 / ...
15h 31m
€55–74
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Solihull to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
8h 58m
€149–213
Fly Birmingham Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BHX - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 23m
€113–283
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
6h
€125–376
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 50m
€121–380
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
6h 24m
€79–327

Solihull to Cologne by bus, train, and foot

53Weekly Services

7h 44mAverage Duration

€109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 769.6 km
Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Solihull Town Centre to Koeln Hbf via Birmingham International Station, Birmingham International, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lode Lane to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Park St, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 15h 31m.

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