The average train between Brighton and Cologne takes 7h 49m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Brighton to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Brighton and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 6:14 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 7h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Cologne station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
Brighton to Cologne train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Cologne train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Brighton to Cologne train tickets online with Thameslink, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Brighton and Cologne is 497.3 km. The road distance is 676 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 8m.