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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Derby is to bus which costs £55 - £120 and takes 19h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Derby is to fly and train which takes 5h 27m and costs £90 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Derby Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Derby. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Derby via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Cologne to Derby?

The distance between Cologne and Derby is 498 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Derby without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 32m and costs £190 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Cologne to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Derby bus from?

Cologne to Derby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Derby train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Derby?

The best way to get from Cologne to Derby is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 32m and costs £190 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 19h 1m.

Where does the Cologne to Derby bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cologne and Derby?

Derby is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 3:46 PM in Cologne and 2:46 PM in Derby.

Where does the Cologne to Derby train arrive?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Derby?

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Cologne to Derby - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 13 ways to get from Cologne to Derby by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, night train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
6h 32m
£199–372
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoriabus N870 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Derby Bus Stationbus Uk004 / ...
19h 1m
£59–116
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Derbycar
8h
£217–272
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
5h 27m
£92–224
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 St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
6h 36m
£232–372
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 Euston to Tamworthtrain
8h 20m
£89–253
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 Derbycar
9h 2m
£131–229
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CGN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
5h 48m
£63–241
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
6h 20m
£108–239
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane FRA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
5h 46m
£127–274
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 St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
6h 23m
£129–264
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
7h 8m
£133–316
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CGN - STN
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
6h 35m
£110–304

Cologne to Derby by train

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6h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 494.7 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Derby via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Derby Bus Station via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and London Victoria in around 19h 1m.

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