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Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £57, and a train costs an average of £334.
Distance: 686 km
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Most popular Flight | Coach | Train |
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£116 Average Price | £94 Average Price Cheapest | £336 Average Price |
5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 12m Average total duration 19h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 36m Average total duration 10h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Cologne from Manchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Cologne is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Manchester to Cologne
Travel to Cologne 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 Manchester to Cologne.
There are 3 travel options from Manchester to Cologne: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Cologne from Manchester is by taking a flight, which costs on average £19.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Manchester to Cologne:
A flight is £24 less than a coach with an average ticket price of £44 from Manchester to Cologne.
A flight is £339 less than a train with an average ticket price of £358 from Manchester to Cologne.
The quickest way to travel to Cologne from Manchester is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 30 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes 19 h 40 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 7 h 40 min of travel time.
The distance from Manchester to Cologne is approximately 425 miles.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Cologne is:
- 3 coaches per day.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- 1 train a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Cologne as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Manchester to Cologne:
- Flights most often depart from Manchester at Manchester Airport and arrive in Cologne at Cologne Bonn Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Manchester to Cologne:
- You can travel from Manchester to Cologne by coach with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £44 with FlixBus from Manchester to Cologne.
- You can go to Cologne from Manchester by plane with Ryanair, Lufthansa or Austrian Airlines. You'll see cheap plane tickets for £19 with Ryanair from Manchester to Cologne on Omio.
- You can take a train from Manchester to Cologne with Avanti West Coast. Cheap tickets can be found for £358 with Avanti West Coast from Manchester to Cologne.
Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to Cologne with the following travel companies:
- You can book a direct coach with.
- You can book a direct flight with.
- You can travel directly by train with.
Direct services to Cologne tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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