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 €55 - €120 and takes 17h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs €85 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 3m.

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 Intl and Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

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 via Brussels which takes 7h 2m and costs €190 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Brighton to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Cologne bus from?

Brighton to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Brighton to Cologne?

The best way to get from Brighton to Cologne is to train via Brussels which takes 7h 2m and costs €190 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 17h 3m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €230 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Brighton to Cologne bus arrive?

Brighton to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Brighton and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Brighton. It is currently 2:10 PM in Brighton and 3:10 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?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 603+ 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, plane, train, 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 Brussels
best
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 Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
7h 2m
€192–391
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
17h 3m
€58–112
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 27m
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
4h 21m
€86–228
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 3m
€192–391
Train via Koln Sud
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 Koln Sudtrain Nj
9h 33m
€117–236
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 41m
€88–167
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 9m
€82–241
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 51m
€86–312
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 33m
€118–298
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 31m
€109–366

Brighton to Cologne by train

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7h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 676.4 km
Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Köln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Köln via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 17h 3m.

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