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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Cologne is to fly which costs €40 - €210 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs €40 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Cologne?

The distance between Chelmsford and Cologne is 642 km.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Cologne without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 53m and costs €150 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Chelmsford to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Cologne train from?

Chelmsford to Cologne train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

Train or fly from Chelmsford to Cologne?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Cologne is to train via London which takes 5h 53m and costs €150 - €380. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €40 - €210 and takes 4h 31m.

What is the time difference between Chelmsford and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Chelmsford. It is currently 9:21 PM in Chelmsford and 10:21 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Chelmsford to Cologne train arrive?

Chelmsford to Cologne train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Chelmsford to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Chelmsford to Cologne by train (Eurostar), car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
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
5h 53m
€152–375
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 31m
€40–204
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 3m
€218–262
Train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 36m
€92–290
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 10m
€107–195
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
5h 7m
€100–244
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 1m
€114–338
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 56m
€104–266
Fly London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain
7h 30m
€53–282

Chelmsford to Cologne by train and subway

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5h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 641.7 km
Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Koeln Hbf via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, Ryanair and Ryanair UK fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a day.

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