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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Leicester is to bus which costs £55 - £130 and takes 16h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Leicester is to fly and train which takes 5h 37m and costs £110 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Düsseldorf central bus station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Leicester via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Cologne to Leicester?

The distance between Cologne and Leicester is 468 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Leicester without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 46m and costs £160 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Cologne to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Leicester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Leicester?

The best way to get from Cologne to Leicester is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 46m and costs £160 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 16h 22m.

Where does the Cologne to Leicester bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cologne and Leicester?

Leicester is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 3:12 PM in Cologne and 2:12 PM in Leicester.

Where does the Cologne to Leicester train arrive?

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

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

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Cologne to Leicester - 12 ways to travel via train, night train, bus, and car

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There are 12 ways to get from Cologne to Leicester by train (Eurostar), night train, bus, car, car train, plane, 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 St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
5h 46m
£169–368
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to London Victoriabus N380 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 440 / ...
16h 22m
£56–127
Night train, bus
1. Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Green Line Coach Station to Airport Bus Stationbus 757
4. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
15h 1m
£65–162
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Leicestercar
7h 36m
£212–261
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 Leicestertrain
5h 49m
£94–212
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 Leicestertrain
5h 50m
£190–326
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 Leicestercar
8h 38m
£119–199
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 Leicestertrain
5h 37m
£117–262
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 Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
6h 47m
£92–259
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 Leicestertrain
6h 23m
£124–346
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 Nuneatontrain
6h 45m
£74–270
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 Nuneatontrain
7h 17m
£114–247

Cologne to Leicester by train

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5h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 465.5 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Leicester via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to St Margaret's Bus Station via Düsseldorf central bus station and London Victoria in around 16h 22m.

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