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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Cologne is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 17h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 12m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Royal Well and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Cologne?

The distance between Cheltenham and Cologne is 788 km.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €230 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Cheltenham to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Cologne bus from?

Cheltenham to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Cologne train from?

Cheltenham to Cologne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Cologne?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €230 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 17h 5m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Cologne bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cheltenham and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Cheltenham. It is currently 5:32 PM in Cheltenham and 6:32 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Cheltenham to Cologne train arrive?

Cheltenham to Cologne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cheltenham to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Cheltenham to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 12 ways to get from Cheltenham to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
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
7h 16m
€232–459
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Well to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 444 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
17h 5m
€76–121
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
8h 8m
€250–301
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
5h 12m
€106–275
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Royal Well to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus X52
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Green Line Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
4. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
17h 55m
€78–183
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
9h 15m
€140–258
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h 34m
€148–409
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
7h 8m
€135–320
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
6h 51m
€126–375
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
6h 41m
€107–320
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
7h
€155–317
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 29m
€108–356

Cheltenham to Cologne by train and subway

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7h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 788.2 km
Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Koeln Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to Köln via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 17h 5m.

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