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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Chelmsford is to train and fly which costs £45 - £210 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Chelmsford is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs £35 - £200.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Chelmsford via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Cologne to Chelmsford?

The distance between Cologne and Chelmsford is 401 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Chelmsford without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 22m and costs £160 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Cologne to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Chelmsford train from?

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

Train or fly from Cologne to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Cologne to Chelmsford is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 22m and costs £160 - £310. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £35 - £200 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Chelmsford?

Chelmsford is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 5:43 AM in Cologne and 4:43 AM in Chelmsford.

Where does the Cologne to Chelmsford train arrive?

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

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

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Cologne to Chelmsford - 10 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Chelmsford by train (Eurostar), 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 Chelmsfordtrain
5h 22m
£160–310
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 15m
£39–192
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Chelmsfordcar
5h 59m
£192–225
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 Chelmsfordtrain
5h 26m
£193–310
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 Chelmsfordtrain
7h 49m
£65–171
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 Chelmsfordcar
7h 1m
£102–190
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 Chelmsfordtrain
5h
£86–203
Line 41 train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
5h 52m
£96–272
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUS - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
5h 32m
£86–212
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 3m
£46–202

Cologne to Chelmsford by train and subway

103Weekly Services

5h 22mAverage Duration

£160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 398.7 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Chelmsford 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 5h 22m. Alternatively, Ryanair and Ryanair UK fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN) 3 times a day.

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