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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Cologne is to bus which costs €75 - €140 and takes 19h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 26m and costs €50 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Cologne?

The distance between Liverpool and Cologne is 901 km.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs €210 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Liverpool to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Cologne bus from?

Liverpool to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Cologne train from?

Liverpool to Cologne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Cologne?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs €210 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 19h 30m.

Where does the Liverpool to Cologne bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Liverpool and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Liverpool. It is currently 7:55 PM in Liverpool and 8:55 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Liverpool to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Liverpool to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1829+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street 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 39m
€215–470
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
5h 26m
€54–264
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain Tha
17h 29m
€113–327
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Liverpool to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
9h 28m
€277–347
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
5h 45m
€103–236
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Victoriabus Uk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
19h 30m
€78–131
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Liverpool to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
10h 36m
€165–279
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
6h 19m
€118–305
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MAN - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 19m
€127–333
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 16m
€101–368
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 30m
€119–377

Liverpool to Cologne by train and foot

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7h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 901.1 km
Duration: 7h 39m

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You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Koeln Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 19h 30m.

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