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 - €95 and takes 17h 28m.

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 5h 12m and costs €75 - €240.

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 Köln Hbf via London St. Pancras Int. and Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Brighton to Cologne?

The distance between Brighton and Cologne is 678 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 via London which takes 6h 53m and costs €85 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m 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 via London which takes 6h 53m and costs €85 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 17h 28m.

What is the time difference between Brighton and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Brighton. It is currently 11:07 PM in Brighton and 12:07 AM 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?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1727+ hotels available in Cologne.

Brighton to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 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 via London
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 53m
€86–339
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
17h 28m
€53–93
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Brighton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 25m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
5h 45m
€113–367
Train
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
7h 1m
€112–469
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Brighton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 34m
€117–167
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 47m
€72–275
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h 36m
€110–321
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 12m
€77–238
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LGW - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 23m
€112–332
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbftrain
8h 31m
€95–344
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 7m
€137–370

Brighton to Cologne by train

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6h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 677.7 km
Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Köln Hbf via London St Pancras International, London St. Pancras Int., and Bruxelles Midi in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 17h 28m.

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