What is the cheapest way to get from Köln Hbf to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Köln Hbf to Manchester is to bus which costs £70 - £130 and takes 20h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Köln Hbf to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Köln Hbf to Manchester is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs £35 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Köln Hbf and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Köln Hbf to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Köln Hbf and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Köln Hbf to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Köln Hbf to Manchester?

The distance between Köln Hbf and Manchester is 456 miles.

How do I travel from Köln Hbf to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Köln Hbf to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs £210 - £380.

How long does it take to get from Köln Hbf to Manchester?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Köln Hbf to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Köln Hbf to Manchester bus from?

Köln Hbf to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Köln Hbf to Manchester train from?

Köln Hbf to Manchester train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Köln Hbf to Manchester?

The best way to get from Köln Hbf to Manchester is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs £35 - £200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £210 - £380 and takes 7h 15m, you could also bus, which costs £70 - £130 and takes 20h 1m.

Where does the Köln Hbf to Manchester bus arrive?

Köln Hbf to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Köln Hbf and Manchester?

Manchester is 1h behind Köln Hbf. It is currently 10:01 PM in Köln Hbf and 9:01 PM in Manchester.

Where does the Köln Hbf to Manchester train arrive?

Köln Hbf to Manchester train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

How do I get a train ticket from Köln Hbf to Manchester?

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Köln Hbf to Manchester - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and night train

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Manchester Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CGN - MAN
4h 6m
£35–198
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 Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 15m
£218–379
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train 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 London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
17h 9m
£79–208
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Köln Hbf to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Manchestercar
9h 37m
£232–291
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUS - MAN
4h 40m
£80–187
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbtrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane FRA - MAN
5h 8m
£89–278
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRU - MAN
6h 2m
£118–272
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 International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 55m
£107–249
Train via Brussels
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 Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 29m
£192–424
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoriabus N870 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
20h 1m
£71–130
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Köln Hbf to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Manchestercar
10h 39m
£127–223

Köln Hbf to Manchester by train and foot

76Weekly Services

7h 15mAverage Duration

£218Cheapest Price

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Distance: 453.4 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Köln Hbf, Germany and Manchester, 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 Koeln Hbf to Manchester Piccadilly via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h 15m.

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