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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €53, and a train costs an average of €350.
Distance: 426 miles (686 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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€153 Average price | €103 Average price Cheapest | €395 Average price |
4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 56m Average total duration 18h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m 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 from Cologne to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Cologne to Manchester is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Manchester
Travel to Manchester 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 Manchester.
There are 3 travel options from Cologne to Manchester. You can take a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Manchester is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $28 (€26) compared to other travel options to Manchester:
A flight is $21 (€19) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $49 (€44) from Cologne to Manchester.
A flight is $404 (€364) less than a train with an average ticket price of $433 (€390) from Cologne to Manchester.
The quickest way to travel to Manchester from Cologne is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 30 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 20 h 35 min.
Train takes 5 h 35 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 425 miles (686 km) between Cologne and Manchester.
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Manchester is:
- 6 buses per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Manchester from Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cologne to Manchester:
- Most travelers catch their flight from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Manchester:
- You can travel by bus between Cologne and Manchester with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Cologne to Manchester tickets for $49 (€44) on Omio.
- You can take a flight from Cologne to Manchester with Ryanair, Lufthansa or Jet2. Com. Cheap tickets can be found for $28 (€26) with Ryanair from Cologne to Manchester.
- You can go to Manchester from Cologne by train with Deutsche Bahn or Eurostar. You'll see cheap train tickets for $433 (€390) with Eurostar from Cologne to Manchester on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Manchester with the following travel companies:
- You can book a direct bus with.
- You'll find direct flights with.
- You can book a direct train with.
Direct services to Manchester 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 journey.
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