What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Cologne is to bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 18h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 4h 58m and costs €80 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Brighton to Cologne?

The distance between Brighton and Cologne is 676 km.

How do I travel from Brighton to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs €120 - €480.

How long does it take to get from Brighton to Cologne?

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Brighton to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Cologne train from?

Brighton to Cologne train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Cologne?

The best way to get from Brighton to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs €120 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 18h 11m.

What is the time difference between Brighton and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Brighton. It is currently 4:38 PM in Brighton and 5:38 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Brighton to Cologne train arrive?

Brighton to Cologne train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Brighton to Cologne?

Book your Brighton to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1740+ hotels available in Cologne.

Brighton to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Brighton to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
7h 3m
€121–478
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN280
18h 11m
€51–103
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Brighton to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
6h 24m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
5h 50m
€108–381
Train via London
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln HbfTha
7h 13m
€96–368
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Brighton to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
7h 33m
€117–172
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 26m
€111–362
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridge
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
5h 54m
€77–269
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LGW - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
4h 58m
€82–280
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln-Ehrenfeld
7h 57m
€126–369
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridge
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbf
8h 38m
€95–333

Brighton to Cologne by train

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7h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 676.2 km
Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Koeln Hbf via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 18h 11m.

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