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How to get fromCologne to Manchester Airport (MAN)by plane, train (Eurostar), night train, bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Manchester Airport (MAN) by plane, train (Eurostar), night train, bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport

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    1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CGN - MAN
    3h 49m
    £32–180

  2. Train via Manchester Piccadilly

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    7h 52m
    £194–436

  3. Night train, bus

    1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain night train Nj
    2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    16h 53m
    £70–163

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Manchester Airport (MAN)car car
    9h 18m
    £231–286

  5. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUS - MAN
    4h 23m
    £77–181

  6. Train to Frankfurt, fly

    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane FRA - MAN
    4h 44m
    £96–273

  7. Train to Brussels Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRU - MAN
    5h 45m
    £114–252

  8. Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Liège Rue du Plan Inclined to Charleroi Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CRL - MAN
    6h 37m
    £55–275

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Wilmslowtrain train
    8h 24m
    £213–380

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    20h 8m
    £85–180

  11. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Manchester Airport (MAN)car car
    10h 19m
    £122–223

Cologne to Manchester Airport (MAN) by train and foot

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 443.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Manchester Airport (MAN), England?

Ryanair UK, Ryanair, and Jet2.com fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Hbf to Manchester Airport via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 7h 52m.

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