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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cologne to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 20 Mar

Cheapest price

£46

Average price

£70

Fastest journey

20 h 45 m

Average duration

1 d 1 h 31 m

Buses per day

Distance

686 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cologne to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cologne to Manchester will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £46.

Fast coaches

Of the 5 buses that leave Cologne for Manchester every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 686 km distance in an average of 1 d 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 h 45 m .

The slowest buses will take 1 d 5 h 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

22:5032h00

Cologne

06:50Manchester

£461One-way

0 changes

21:5027h05

Cologne

00:55Manchester

£681One-way

0 changes

05:1020h45

Cologne

01:55Manchester

£701One-way

0 changes

07:2829h37

Cologne

13:05Manchester

£701One-way

0 changes

11:5025h15

Cologne

13:05Manchester

£981One-way

0 changes

Cologne to Manchester bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday 20 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
FlixBusFlixBus	21:50 Cologne	27h05	00:55 Manchester	0 changesDirect
FlixBusFlixBus	11:50 Cologne	25h15	13:05 Manchester	0 changesDirect
FlixBusFlixBus	19:35 Cologne	30h20	01:55 Manchester	0 changesDirect
FlixBusFlixBus	22:50 Cologne	32h00	06:50 Manchester	0 changesDirect
FlixBusFlixBus	07:28 Cologne	29h37	13:05 Manchester	0 changesDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Cologne to Manchester

Buses from Cologne to Manchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1d 25h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £21 by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £21

Distance

686 km

Average bus duration

1d 25h 38m

Cheapest ticket price

£39

Buses per day

Bus providers

Fastest bus

20h 35m

First bus

02:05

Last bus

22:50

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £21

Coach companies: FlixBus Cologne to Manchester

FlixBus coaches will get you to Manchester from Cologne from £41. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FlixBus from Cologne to Manchester coach information:

Average Duration: 20 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: £41

FAQs: Cologne to Manchester coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Cologne to Manchester with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Manchester.

Cheap coach tickets from Cologne to Manchester can start from as little as £41 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Cologne to Manchester is £71; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The coach time to Manchester from Cologne is on average 20 h 45 min for the 425 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Cologne to Manchester by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Cologne to Manchester leaves at 01: 35. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Cologne to Manchester leaves at 23: 50.

There are 4 coaches a day from Cologne to Manchester which require at least one change with FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

For the best Cologne to Manchester coach to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with FlixBus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services from Cologne to Manchester to compare what amenities they may offer.

The cheapest month to travel from Cologne to Manchester by coach is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cologne and Manchester including taking a train, coach or flight.