How to get to Cambridge from Cologne

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Compare train, coach and flight for Cologne to Cambridge

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £87 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £87, while a flight costs an average of £181.

Distance: 493 km

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£181

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£87

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£65

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3h 30m

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1h 30m

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18h 41m

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18h 11m

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7h 51m

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The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Cambridge is a coach with an average price of £87.

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Cambridge:

A coach is £94 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Cambridge costing on average £181.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Cambridge is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 30m.

Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:

Coach takes on average 18h 41m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cologne and Cambridge including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 6h 21m sooner (1h 30m by flight vs 7h 51m by car). Tickets start at around £181 compared to roughly £65 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Cologne to Cambridge

How to get to Cambridge from Cologne by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Cologne to Cambridge is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    19:5516h30
    Cologne
    12:25Cambridge
    £611One-way
    0 changes

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  • FlixBus
    19:5516h30
    Cologne
    12:25Cambridge
    £611One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    19:5516h30
    Cologne
    12:25Cambridge
    £611One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBus
    13:3517h45
    Cologne
    7:20Cambridge
    £681One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Cologne to Cambridge

Travel to Cambridge easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Cambridge.

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There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Cambridge including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Cambridge is a coach with an average price of £87.

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Cambridge:

A coach is £94 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Cambridge costing on average £181.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Cambridge is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 30m.

Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:

Coach takes on average 18h 41m.

The Cologne to Cambridge distance is approximately 493 km.
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Cambridge is:
  • Around 5 flights per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Cambridge as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Cambridge:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in London Stansted Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Cambridge, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Smartwings, Malta Air, British Airways, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Ryanair to go to Cambridge by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Cambridge by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Cambridge:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Smartwings, Malta Air, British Airways, Eurowings, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Cambridge often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Kings Cross (KGX), Edinburgh, Oxford, London Stansted Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cambridge and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Cologne to Cambridge, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Cambridge, you can enjoy punting on the River Cam for scenic views of the colleges and bridges, visit the interactive Cambridge Science Centre, explore the historic Market Square for local produce and crafts, attend a performance at the Cambridge Arts Theatre, or take a guided walking tour to discover the city's rich history. Some of the best sights include King's College Chapel, The Fitzwilliam Museum, The Backs, Trinity College, and the Cambridge University Botanic Garden.
Two to three days in Cambridge allows you to explore its historic university, enjoy punting on the River Cam, visit the Fitzwilliam Museum, and stroll around the city's beautiful gardens and colleges.

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