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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Cologne is to train and bus which costs €45 - €120 and takes 13h 6m.

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 57m and costs €70 - €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 7m.

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 7m and costs €110 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m 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 7m and costs €110 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 18h 13m.

What is the time difference between Brighton and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Brighton. It is currently 8:42 AM in Brighton and 9:42 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 1757+ 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), train, bus, car, car train, car ferry, or plane

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 7m
€112–479
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Blackfriars
2. Take the bus from Upminster to Brussel Eurolines Busstation
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Nord to Köln HbfNj
13h 6m
€48–116
Bus
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 13m
€52–104
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 25m
Train via Brussels
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 Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
7h 7m
€112–479
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 34m
€117–167
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 57m
€73–280
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 49m
€117–366
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 25m
€110–352
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 55m
€78–264
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Frankfurt (FRA)LGW - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 29m
€131–317
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 Hbf
8h 10m
€141–379

Brighton to Cologne by train

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7h 7mAverage Duration

€112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 676.2 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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 7m. 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 18h 13m.

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