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How to get fromSolihull to Cologneby train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane or car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Solihull to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train via Birmingham International

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
    7h 44m
    €116–538

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus bus Michalovce
    2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus bus 081 / ...
    15h 45m
    €45–74

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 460 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain train 79
    14h 39m
    €51–173

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Solihull to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar car
    7h 51m

  5. Fly Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane BHX - DUS
    2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain train
    4h 44m
    €82–237

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
    7h 47m
    €126–549

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Solihull to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar car
    9h 3m
    €141–212

  8. Fly Birmingham Airport to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane BHX - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train
    5h 28m
    €106–278

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport

    1. Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane plane LHR - CGN
    6h 2m
    €112–480

  10. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane MAN - DUS
    6h 57m
    €97–310

  11. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport

    1. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane plane STN - CGN
    6h 31m
    €70–378

  12. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane plane MAN - CGN
    6h 27m
    €57–238

Solihull to Cologne by bus, train, and foot

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€116Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 via Park St, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North train station, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 15h 45m.

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