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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Cologne is to bus which costs €100 - €190 and takes 21h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs €95 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B and arriving at Köln via Interchange, London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from Durham to Cologne?

The distance between Durham and Cologne is 999 km.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs €270 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Durham to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Cologne bus from?

Durham to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Cologne train from?

Durham to Cologne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.

Train, bus or fly from Durham to Cologne?

The best way to get from Durham to Cologne is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs €270 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 21h 29m, you could also fly, which costs €170 - €390 and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Durham to Cologne bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Durham and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Durham. It is currently 2:11 PM in Durham and 3:11 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Durham to Cologne train arrive?

Durham to Cologne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1834+ hotels available in Cologne.

Durham to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Durham to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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Train
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1. Take the train from Durham to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
8h 37m
€277–510
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
7h 13m
€97–317
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
21h 29m
€102–181
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Durham to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
10h 2m
€299–371
Train to Newcastle, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NCL - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
5h 18m
€99–248
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Durham to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
4. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
11h 25m
€246–459
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Durham to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
11h 10m
€192–325
Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MME - DUS
7h 27m
€175–383
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
7h 34m
€140–327

Durham to Cologne by train

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8h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 998.7 km
Duration: 8h 37m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Koeln Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B to Köln via Interchange, London Victoria, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 21h 29m.

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