How to travel from Cologne to Manchester

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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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€153

Average price

€103

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€395

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4h 58m

Average total duration

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1h 58m

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18h 56m

Average total duration

18h 26m

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8h 2m

Average total duration

7h 32m

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2.1 - 4.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.7kg

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from Cologne to Manchester

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

KM Malta AirlinesFR 1592
10:45AM1h40
Cologne Bonn Airport
11:25AMManchester Airport
$721One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

KM Malta AirlinesFR 1592
10:45AM1h40
Cologne Bonn Airport
11:25AMManchester Airport
$721One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KM Malta AirlinesFR 1592
10:45AM1h40
Cologne Bonn Airport
11:25AMManchester Airport
$721One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:40PM20h40
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
03:20PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$881One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:40PM21h25
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
04:05PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
$901One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:50AM26h15
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
01:05PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$881One-way
2 transfers
British AirwaysBA999 · BA1382
05:15PM5h20
Cologne Bonn Airport
09:35PMManchester Airport
$3291One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH1985+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4126
05:55PM6h25
Cologne Bonn Airport
11:20PMManchester Airport
$3931One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA999 · BA1322+AzulBA7821
05:15PM15h45
Cologne Bonn Airport
08:00AMManchester Airport
$5291One-way
2 transfers

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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.

FAQs

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.

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

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