4.9
4.6
Travel Information
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 $66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 56m. 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 $66, and a train costs an average of $536.
Distance: 426 miles (686 km)
Compare flight with
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$176 Average price | $123 Average price Cheapest | $536 Average price | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 58m Average total duration 18h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Manchester:
A bus is $54 (€43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Manchester costing on average $176 (€142).
A bus is $414 (€334) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Manchester costing on average $536 (€433).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 2m.
Bus takes on average 18h 28m.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Manchester
How to get from Cologne to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:05 AM21h45Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)12:50 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$1301One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:05 AM21h45Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)12:50 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$1301One-way2 transfers
Fastest
RK 15924:10 PM1h35Cologne Bonn Airport4:45 PMManchester Airport$4231One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM21h00Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)2:00 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$1421One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM24h50Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)5:50 AMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$1491One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:35 PM24h25Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)4:00 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$1811One-way2 transfers
LX4425+
LX3906:20 AM26h55Cologne Bonn Airport8:15 AMManchester Airport$7211One-way1 transfer- LX4429+LX3906:40 PM14h35Cologne Bonn Airport8:15 AMManchester Airport$9491One-way1 transfer
- LH5356+
LH117 · LH9483:20 PM8h40Cologne Bonn Airport11:00 PMManchester Airport$10381One-way2 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
May 27
May 28
May 29
May 30
May 31
Jun 01
Jun 02
Jun 03
Jun 04
Jun 05
Jun 06
Jun 07
Jun 08
Jun 09
Jun 10
Jun 11
Jun 12
Jun 13
Jun 14
Jun 15
Jun 16
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Manchester:
A bus is $54 (€43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Manchester costing on average $176 (€142).
A bus is $414 (€334) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Manchester costing on average $536 (€433).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 2m.
Bus takes on average 18h 28m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Manchester as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Jet2.com, Lufthansa to go to Manchester by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air, Jet2.com.
Travelling from Cologne to Manchester: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
