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Stoke-on-Trent to Cologne

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Stoke-on-Trent, Great Britain → Cologne, Germany

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Twelve ways to Travel from Stoke-On-Trent to Cologne

Composite routes from Stoke-On-Trent to Cologne

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Other

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
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$417.71

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$594.92
Plane from Ringway Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$632.89
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 Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$468.34
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 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 Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$430.36
Plane from Ringway Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$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

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$31.64–$329.10

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
Plane from Birmingham 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 Stoke-on-Trent to London,
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

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

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:
4 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 1m
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:
52 min
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 Stoke-on-Trent to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$215.18
Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.11–$113.92
Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$101.26

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 30 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

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.83–$101.26
Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Leamington
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.23–$139.24
Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
6 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:
Once daily

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$15.19

Chiltern Railways

Phone:
+44 345 600 5165
Website:
chilternrailways.co.uk/
Train from Leamington Spa to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$101.26

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 Stoke-on-Trent to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Cologne is to bus which costs $38.04 - $54.35 and takes 14h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $59.78 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Stoke-on-Trent and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent and arriving at Köln via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Claremont Road Brent Cross and London Colindale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Stoke-on-Trent and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Stoke-on-Trent to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Stoke-on-Trent to Cologne?

The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Cologne is 825 km.

How do I travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs $152.17 - $500 .

How long does it take to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Cologne?

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stoke-on-Trent to Cologne bus from?

Stoke-on-Trent to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.

Where do I catch the Stoke-on-Trent to Cologne train from?

Stoke-on-Trent to Cologne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.

Train or bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Cologne?

The best way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs $152.17 - $500 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $38.04 - $54.35 and takes 14h 16m.

Where does the Stoke-on-Trent to Cologne bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Stoke-on-Trent and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Stoke-on-Trent. It is currently 10:57 in Stoke-on-Trent and 11:57 in Cologne.

Where does the Stoke-on-Trent to Cologne train arrive?

Stoke-on-Trent to Cologne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

How do I get a train ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Cologne?

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