The average train between Gatwick and Germany takes 19h 20m and the fastest train takes 11h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Gatwick to Germany. 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 twice daily between Gatwick and Germany. The earliest departure is at 9:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Germany at 6:22 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 19h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Germany. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Germany station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 20m.
Gatwick to Germany train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Germany train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Book your Gatwick to Germany train tickets online with Thameslink, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gatwick and Germany is 740.6 km. The road distance is 1,221 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, Köln Hbf, and Berlin Hbf in around 12h 9m.