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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Cologne is to bus which costs €70 - €110 and takes 16h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Cologne is to bus and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs €45 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Colchester to Cologne?

The distance between Colchester and Cologne is 677 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs €200 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Colchester to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Cologne bus from?

Colchester to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Cologne?

The best way to get from Colchester to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs €200 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 16h 5m.

Where does the Colchester to Cologne bus arrive?

Colchester to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 6:42 AM in Colchester and 7:42 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Colchester to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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Colchester to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Colchester to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car ferry, train, car, car train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester 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
6h 2m
€201–397
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
4h 35m
€47–234
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars to Harwich International Stationbus 102
2. Take the carferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
3. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Venlotrain
4. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain 78 / ...
15h 39m
€100–360
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoriabus 816
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
16h 5m
€70–110
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 29m
€232–275
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 36m
€122–231
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester 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 16m
€112–268
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
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
5h 57m
€122–344
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NWI - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 44m
€215–705
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain
4. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain
7h 35m
€54–247

Colchester to Cologne by train and subway

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€201Cheapest Price

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Distance: 676.8 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Colchester 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 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 16h 5m.

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