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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Cologne is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 15h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs €50 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Cologne?

The distance between Cambridge and Cologne is 680 km.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €200 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Cambridge to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Cologne bus from?

Cambridge to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Cologne train from?

Cambridge to Cologne train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train, bus or fly from Cambridge to Cologne?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €200 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 15h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €270 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Cambridge to Cologne bus arrive?

Cambridge to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cambridge and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Cambridge. It is currently 4:30 PM in Cambridge and 5:30 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Cambridge to Cologne train arrive?

Cambridge to Cologne train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Cambridge to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 8 ways to get from Cambridge to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge 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
6h 38m
€207–423
Fly London Stansted Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
4h 13m
€55–263
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 491
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
15h 50m
€75–113
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cambridge to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 37m
€237–282
Train via London
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 41m
€107–273
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cambridge to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 45m
€130–236
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
5h 37m
€126–264
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
6h 17m
€119–337

Cambridge to Cologne by train

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6h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 680.1 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Koeln Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Köln via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 15h 50m.

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