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How to Travel from

Manchester to Cologne

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$48.10–$316.44

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$632.89
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$594.92
Plane from Ringway Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$620.23

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$620.23

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$506.31
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$468.34
Plane from Ringway Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$594.92

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$696.18
Plane from Ringway Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$531.63

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$430.36
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$430.36

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$316.44–$822.76

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$51.90–$240.50

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London,
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
12h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$24.05–$40.50

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from London Colindale to Köln
Ave. Duration:
8h 58m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$15.19–$20.25

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London,
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.05–$32.91

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London,
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$62.02–$88.60

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.05–$59.49

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$151.89
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.64–$69.62

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$62.02
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$32.91
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.83–$53.16

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$101.26–$253.16
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$49.37–$164.55

Eurotunnel

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

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05
Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.04–$62.02

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
4 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cologne is to bus which costs $36.96 - $97.83 and takes 15h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $50 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Köln via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Claremont Road Brent Cross and London Colindale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from 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 53m.

How far is it from Manchester to Cologne?

The distance between Manchester and Cologne is 886 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs $173.91 - $532.61 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Manchester to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Cologne?

The best way to get from Manchester to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs $173.91 - $532.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $36.96 - $97.83 and takes 15h 31m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $260.87 and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Manchester to Cologne bus arrive?

Manchester to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 04:32 in Manchester and 05:32 in Cologne.

Where does the Manchester to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
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