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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Brighton is to bus which costs £50 - £110 and takes 18h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Brighton is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs £75 - £280.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Brighton via Brussel-Zuid and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Cologne to Brighton?

The distance between Cologne and Brighton is 424 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Brighton without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 26m and costs £95 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Cologne to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Brighton train from?

Cologne to Brighton train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Brighton?

The best way to get from Cologne to Brighton is to train via London which takes 6h 26m and costs £95 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 18h 9m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £280 and takes 4h 16m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Brighton?

Brighton is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 1:18 PM in Cologne and 12:18 PM in Brighton.

Where does the Cologne to Brighton train arrive?

Cologne to Brighton train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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Cologne to Brighton - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Brighton by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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 Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Ice
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
6h 26m
£99–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoriabus N870 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Churchbus 025
18h 9m
£54–110
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Brightoncar
6h 22m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CGN - LGW
4h 16m
£80–273
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
6h 28m
£159–325
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Brightoncar
7h 31m
£79–147
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUS - LGW
4h 42m
£62–212
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
6h 19m
£103–251
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CGN - STN
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain
5h 52m
£76–245
Train to Frankfurt, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane FRA - LGW
5h 13m
£105–318

Cologne to Brighton by train

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6h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 421.4 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Brighton via Brussels-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, London St. Pancras Int., and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to St Peter's Church via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and London Victoria in around 18h 9m.

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