Köln Hbf to Manchester Trains

Köln Hbf to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Köln Hbf and Manchester takes 8h 2m 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.

8h 2m
Duration: 550 mi
Distance: £265
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best

Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain

7h 12m

£203–401

Köln Hbf to Manchester train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Köln Hbf and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:39 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 8h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

12:39 PM → 6:19 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 7:19 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
3:41 PM → 9:19 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
4:43 PM → 10:24 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:19 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 2:19 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 4:19 PM
7h 36m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 6:19 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:19 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 2:44 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 4:19 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 6:19 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:19 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 2:44 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 4:19 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 6:19 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:39 AM → 2:44 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 4:19 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 6:44 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
2:43 PM → 8:19 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:19 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 2:19 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 4:19 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 6:19 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:19 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 2:19 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 4:19 PM
7h 36m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 6:19 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Köln Hbf to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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 12m.

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