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Compare train, bus, 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 bus with prices starting from $70. 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 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 $70, and a train costs an average of $454.
Distance: 426 miles (686 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$184 Average price | $123 Average price Cheapest | $457 Average price | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 29m Average total duration 19h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 36m Average total duration 10h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Cologne:
A bus is $61 (€48) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Cologne costing on average $184 (€146).
A bus is $334 (€266) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Cologne costing on average $457 (€364).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 6m.
Bus takes on average 19h 59m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Cologne
How to get from Manchester to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11:59 PM27h41Manchester3:40 AMCologne$891One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:59 PM27h41Manchester3:40 AMCologne$891One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:00 PM19h15Manchester12:15 PMCologne$921One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:50 PM27h15Manchester10:05 PMCologne$1041One-way0 transfers
- 2:20 PM21h25Manchester11:45 AMCologne$1121One-way0 transfers
- 2:50 PM27h05Manchester5:55 PMCologne$1531One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Cologne:
A bus is $61 (€48) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Cologne costing on average $184 (€146).
A bus is $334 (€266) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Cologne costing on average $457 (€364).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 6m.
Bus takes on average 19h 59m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Lufthansa, Jet2.com, Austrian Airlines to go to Cologne by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
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