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Köln Hbf to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Köln Hbf and Manchester takes 7h 57m and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Köln Hbf to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 57m
Duration
550 mi
Distance
£257
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
7h 11m
£193–384

Köln Hbf to Manchester train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Köln Hbf and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Köln Hbf is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Köln Hbf to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 550.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Köln Hbf, Germany and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Manchester Piccadilly via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h 11m.

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