What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Cologne is to bus which costs €95 - €200 and takes 19h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs €40 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Raby Street and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Cologne?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Cologne is 735 km.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs €220 - €450.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Cologne?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Greater Manchester to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Cologne bus from?

Greater Manchester to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Raby Street station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Cologne train from?

Greater Manchester to Cologne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Greater Manchester to Cologne?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs €40 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €220 - €450 and takes 7h 55m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €200 and takes 19h 55m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Cologne bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Greater Manchester and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Greater Manchester. It is currently 3:47 AM in Greater Manchester and 4:47 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Cologne train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Cologne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1827+ hotels available in Cologne.

Greater Manchester to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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

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Fly Manchester Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
4h 43m
€42–247
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
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
7h 55m
€227–442
Bus
1. Take the bus from Raby Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N280 / ...
19h 55m
€98–193
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
9h 29m
€270–338
Line 143 bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Parkside Road to Chester Streetbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
5h 2m
€90–215
Fly Manchester Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MAN - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 34m
€115–270
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
7h 14m
€117–287
Fly Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 39m
€107–294
Fly Manchester Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 34m
€88–293
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
20h 20m
€99–212
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
10h 37m
€167–296

Greater Manchester to Cologne by bus, train, and foot

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7h 55mAverage Duration

€227Cheapest Price

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Distance: 734.5 km
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Cologne, Germany?

Ryanair UK, Ryanair, and Jet2.com fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Mary's to Koeln Hbf via Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 55m.

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