How much does a train ticket from Cologne to Birmingham cost?

The average train ticket price from Cologne to Birmingham is $87. The best way to find train tickets from Cologne to Birmingham is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Cologne to Birmingham?

A train trip between Cologne and Birmingham is around 17h 47m, although the fastest train will take about 17h 47m. This is the time it takes to travel the 393 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Cologne and Birmingham?

The number of trains from Cologne to Birmingham can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Cologne to Birmingham by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Cologne to Birmingham?

When taking the train from Cologne to Birmingham, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixTrain, FlixBus.

What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Once in Birmingham, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Spa, The National Sea Life, Twycross Zoo, City Canal Tour, Gas Street Basin.

Train Cologne to Birmingham from $45 | Refundable Tickets

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Birmingham.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$97 - $187	Average Duration19h 25m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train	Average Price$72 - $159	Average Duration17h 47m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$45 - $45	Average Duration8h 40m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Cologne to Birmingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 19 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $97, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

19h 25mAverage Duration

$97Cheapest ticket

16kgCO₂ emissions

Train Cologne to Birmingham: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$87

Average train trip duration17h 47m

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure6:13am

Distance394 miles (634 km)

Latest train departure10:14am

Train Companies

FlixTrain

3/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi0

FlixBus

3.5/59,662 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Train and bus companies in GB:RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Slovak Rail, WESTbahn, TGV inOui, Eurostar

Cologne to Birmingham Train

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Cologne and Birmingham is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Birmingham.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Birmingham, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Cologne and Birmingham, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Cologne to Birmingham, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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