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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Cologne is to bus which costs €90 - €140 and takes 18h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 20m and costs €65 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Chester to Cologne?

The distance between Chester and Cologne is 878 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs €240 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Chester to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Cologne bus from?

Chester to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Cologne train from?

Chester to Cologne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Cologne?

The best way to get from Chester to Cologne is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs €240 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €140 and takes 18h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €300 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Chester to Cologne bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Chester and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 10:15 PM in Chester and 11:15 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Chester to Cologne train arrive?

Chester to Cologne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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There are 11 ways to get from Chester 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 Chester to London Eustontrain
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 2m
€247–482
Fly Liverpool to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LPL - DUS
6h 54m
€61–299
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus 830
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
16h 40m
€97–244
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
9h 13m
€282–346
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
5h 20m
€67–244
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
18h 55m
€91–135
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
10h 20m
€175–300
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
5h 42m
€110–254
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
6h 11m
€110–305
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MAN - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 54m
€128–317
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 41m
€122–321

Chester to Cologne by train and foot

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8h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 878 km
Duration: 8h 2m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Koeln Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 18h 55m.

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