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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Cologne is to train and fly which costs €60 - €240 and takes 5h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 26m and costs €60 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Cologne?

The distance between Wakefield and Cologne is 873 km.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs €220 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Wakefield to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Cologne train from?

Wakefield to Cologne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

Train or fly from Wakefield to Cologne?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs €220 - €470. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €95 - €300 and takes 7h 2m.

What is the time difference between Wakefield and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Wakefield. It is currently 10:48 AM in Wakefield and 11:48 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Wakefield to Cologne train arrive?

Wakefield to Cologne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1841+ hotels available in Cologne.

Wakefield to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

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

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1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain
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 20m
€229–466
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
5h 26m
€64–240
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Wakefield to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
8h 54m
€276–337
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
4. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
10h 19m
€201–391
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Wakefield to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
10h 1m
€169–292
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
5h 47m
€107–250
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LBA - DUS
7h 2m
€97–291
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
6h 9m
€137–318
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
7h 13m
€110–330
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 43m
€119–314

Wakefield to Cologne by train

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Distance: 872.7 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Koeln Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, KLM, Ryanair, and six other airlines fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 4 times a day.

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