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

The cheapest way to get from Bradford to Cologne is to bus which costs €90 - €160 and takes 19h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bradford to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 6h 2m and costs €65 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Bradford and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bradford to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Little Germany W and arriving at Köln via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Bradford and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bradford to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bradford Forster Square and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Bradford to Cologne?

The distance between Bradford and Cologne is 910 km.

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

The best way to get from Bradford to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €250 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Bradford to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bradford to Cologne bus from?

Bradford to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Bradford to Cologne train from?

Bradford to Cologne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Bradford Forster Square station.

Train, bus or fly from Bradford to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bradford to Cologne is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €250 - €480. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €90 - €280 and takes 6h 22m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €160 and takes 19h 41m.

Where does the Bradford to Cologne bus arrive?

Bradford to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Bradford and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Bradford. It is currently 11:05 AM in Bradford and 12:05 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Bradford to Cologne train arrive?

Bradford 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 Bradford to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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There are 11 ways to get from Bradford to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bradford Forster Square 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
8h 4m
€250–479
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
6h 2m
€67–245
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nelson Street N2 to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 561 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
15h 35m
€100–244
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bradford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
9h 8m
€281–345
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
6h 22m
€92–271
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Leeds 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
8h 15m
€244–486
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoriabus Uk001 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
19h 41m
€90–156
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bradford to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
10h 15m
€174–300
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
6h 23m
€110–255
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
7h 26m
€146–334
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LBA - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 38m
€107–344

Bradford to Cologne by train

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Distance: 909.9 km
Duration: 8h 4m

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

You can take a train from Bradford Forster Square to Koeln Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 4m. 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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