How to get to Manchester from Cologne

There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Manchester including taking a train, coach and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Manchester is a coach with an average price of £103.

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

A coach is £311 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Manchester costing on average £413.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Manchester is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 16m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Coach takes on average 20h 35m.

The Cologne to Manchester distance is approximately 686 km.

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Manchester is:

• Around 9 flights per day.
• Around 8 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Manchester 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 Manchester:

• Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
• Coaches mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Jet2.com, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Loganair, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, British Airways, Air Dolomiti to go to Manchester by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Manchester by coach.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Manchester:

• 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air, Jet2.com.

Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Cologne to Manchester, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.

In Manchester, you can explore Old Trafford, the iconic stadium of Manchester United, and the Northern Quarter, known for its independent shops and street art. Enjoy performances at the Manchester Opera House and experience the vibrant nightlife at Deansgate Locks. Relax at Heaton Park, one of Europe's largest municipal parks. Visit the Manchester Art Gallery and the Science and Industry Museum. Admire Manchester Cathedral's Gothic architecture and the John Rylands Library's rare collections. Stroll through Castlefield, with its Roman ruins and picturesque canals.

A stay of 2 to 4 days in Manchester is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, including museums, historical sites, and vibrant neighbourhoods.