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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Braintree is to bus which costs £60 - £95 and takes 15h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Braintree is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs £35 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Braintree?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Rue De Jeunes via Düsseldorf central bus station, London Victoria and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Braintree?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Braintree via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Cologne to Braintree?

The distance between Cologne and Braintree is 416 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Braintree without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 36m and costs £150 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Cologne to Braintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Braintree bus from?

Cologne to Braintree bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Braintree train from?

Cologne to Braintree train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Braintree?

The best way to get from Cologne to Braintree is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 36m and costs £150 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £95 and takes 15h 47m, you could also fly, which costs £35 - £200 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Cologne to Braintree bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cologne and Braintree?

Braintree is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 12:52 AM in Cologne and 11:52 PM in Braintree.

Where does the Cologne to Braintree train arrive?

Cologne to Braintree train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

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

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Cologne to Braintree - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Braintreetrain
6h 36m
£155–321
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CGN - STN
4h 20m
£39–198
Bus
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to London Victoriabus N380 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus A8 / ...
15h 47m
£60–91
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Braintreecar
6h 16m
£195–232
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Braintreetrain
6h 40m
£187–321
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Braintreetrain
8h
£77–185
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Braintreecar
7h 18m
£105–190
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CGN - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Braintreetrain
6h 14m
£93–216
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EIN - STN
7h 7m
£47–202

Cologne to Braintree by train and subway

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6h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 413.8 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Braintree via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Rue De Jeunes via Düsseldorf central bus station, London Victoria, and Coach Station in around 15h 47m.

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