The average train between Sunderland and Cologne takes 10h 25m and the fastest train takes 7h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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 Sunderland and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Cologne at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 10h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Sunderland 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 Sunderland to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Cologne station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
Sunderland to Cologne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Cologne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Sunderland to Cologne train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Cologne is 711.3 km. The road distance is 1,040 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Koeln Hbf via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 2m.