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Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Cologne takes 10h 46m 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.

10h 46m
Duration
1,040 km
Distance
€405
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Sunderland to Cologne train times

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 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 44m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 56m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 42m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 44m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 56m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 42m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 44m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 56m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 42m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 44m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar7h 50m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 42m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 55m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 1m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 1m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar8h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 44m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 56m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 42m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 44m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 56m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 42m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 42m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 1,039.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 46m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Cologne, Germany?

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 8h 25m.

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