Distance | 425 miles (686 km) | |
Train frequency | 3 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 3 direct trains a day |
Trains from Manchester to Cologne cover the 425 miles (686 km) long journey taking on average 10 h 16 min with our travel partners like. Normally, there are 3 trains operating per day, including direct services available. Travellers depart most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Köln Hbf.
Travel between Manchester, United Kingdom and Cologne, Germany by train is: Partially open.
International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Conditions of entry:
All travellers in Germany must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 20/05/2022. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Cologne from Manchester as this information can change.
The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Cologne to Manchester is: Fully open
Reentry to United Kingdom is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
What are the entry requirements?
The government of United Kingdom has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last verified on 20/05/2022. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your Cologne to Manchester train here.
When taking the train from Manchester to Cologne, you can choose to depart from train stations like Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Airport and Manchester Victoria. Your trip can end in train stations such as Köln Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz and Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Köln Hbf.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this route, called Manchester Piccadilly, is located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) from the city centre of Manchester.
The most popular arrival train station, Köln Hbf, is located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre of Cologne.
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