Cologne to Manchester train
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Fastest train times from Cologne to Manchester
Fastest Journey
1 h 52 m
Average
8 h 45 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
1239 km
It's difficult to get from Cologne to Manchester without changing at least 3 times.
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Overview: Train from Cologne to Manchester
 | Distance | 768 miles |
 | Train frequency | 5 a day |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train providers | Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express |
Trains from Cologne to Manchester cover the 768 miles long trip taking on average 9 h 13 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express. Normally, there are 5 trains operating per day, including direct services available. Travellers depart most frequently from Cologne and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.
Train providers: Deutsche Bahn trains Cologne to Manchester
Find the best route to Manchester from Cologne with Omio's train partners Deutsche Bahn! You'll find the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Cologne to Manchester train.
Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Manchester train information:
- Average Duration: 10 h 28 min
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 4 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Cologne to Manchester
Travel by train between Cologne, Italy and Manchester, United Kingdom is: Fully open.
Is international entry into Manchester from Cologne restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in United Kingdom from Cologne?
Entry Requirements:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Manchester, United Kingdom?
The government of United Kingdom has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance required: metre (s) ( feet)
- Face mask required: Regional advice
The above information was last checked on 08/08/2022. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Manchester from Cologne closer to your date of departure here.
Return travel from United Kingdom to Italy is: Fully open.
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Cologne from Manchester?
Entry into Italy is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Italy from Manchester?
Requirements for reentering:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Cologne, Italy?
The government of Italy has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
Last checked on 28/07/2022. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your train to Cologne from Manchester.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Cologne and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.
Passengers booking this trip most frequently board their trains from Cologne and need to travel around 0.6 miles (1 km) from the city centre to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in Manchester most often arrive at Manchester Piccadilly and need to travel around 0.6 miles (954 m) from this train station to the city centre.
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