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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Nottingham is to bus which costs £55 - £120 and takes 18h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Nottingham is to fly and train which takes 6h 9m and costs £95 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Nottingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Nottingham station. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Broad Marsh Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Nottingham?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Nottingham via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Cologne to Nottingham?

The distance between Cologne and Nottingham is 496 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Nottingham without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 39m and costs £190 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Cologne to Nottingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Nottingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Nottingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Nottingham?

The best way to get from Cologne to Nottingham is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 39m and costs £190 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 18h 17m.

Where does the Cologne to Nottingham bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cologne and Nottingham?

Nottingham is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 5:04 AM in Cologne and 4:04 AM in Nottingham.

Where does the Cologne to Nottingham train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Nottingham?

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Cologne to Nottingham - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Nottingham by train (Eurostar), 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 Nottinghamtrain
6h 39m
£199–372
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoriabus N870 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 450 / ...
18h 17m
£57–116
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Nottinghamcar
8h 3m
£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 Nottinghamtrain
6h 9m
£99–237
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 Nottinghamtrain
6h 43m
£232–372
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 Nottinghamcar
9h 5m
£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 Nottinghamtrain
6h 38m
£70–244
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 Nottinghamtrain
7h 9m
£115–242
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 Nottinghamtrain
6h 30m
£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 Nottinghamtrain
7h 15m
£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 Stansted Airport to Elytrain
3. Take the train from Ely to Nottinghamtrain
7h 31m
£89–276

Cologne to Nottingham by train

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Distance: 492.8 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Nottingham via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Broad Marsh Bus Station via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and London Victoria in around 18h 17m.

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