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How to Travel from

Cologne to Birmingham

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Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$48.35–$318.06
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.99–$419.85

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$597.96
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$636.13

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.01–$699.74

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$826.97
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$419.85
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.01–$699.74

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.70–$432.57
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$534.35
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.42–$432.57

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$33.08–$330.79

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$48.35–$229.01
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$48.35–$229.01

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Aachen Main Train Station to London
Ave. Duration:
12h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.17–$39.44

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Köln to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$13.99–$19.08

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Brussel-Zuid to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$47.07–$114.50

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$152.67
Train from Brussel-Zuid to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.78–$216.28
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.71–$62.34
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$62.34–$178.12
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$44.53–$152.67

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17
Bus from London Victoria to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.81–$45.80

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.61–$165.39

European Sleeper

Website:
europeansleeper.eu/
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$17.81–$27.99

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Calais to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.53–$53.43

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Birmingham is to bus which costs $32.61 - $46.74 and takes 12h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Birmingham is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $48.91 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street via Colindale Avenue, Brent Cross Shopping Centre and London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Brussel-Zuid and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Cologne to Birmingham?

The distance between Cologne and Birmingham is 772 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs $108.70 - $467.39 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Cologne to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Birmingham bus from?

Cologne to Birmingham bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Birmingham train from?

Cologne to Birmingham train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Cologne to Birmingham is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs $108.70 - $467.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $32.61 - $46.74 and takes 12h 52m, you could also fly, which costs $48.91 - $282.61 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Cologne to Birmingham bus arrive?

Cologne to Birmingham bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at London Colindale station.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Birmingham?

Birmingham is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 21:12 in Cologne and 20:12 in Birmingham.

Where does the Cologne to Birmingham train arrive?

Cologne to Birmingham train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

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

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