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 £60 - £120 and takes 16h 19m.

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 18m and costs £65 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at St Peter's Church via Düsseldorf central bus station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.

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 / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Cologne to Brighton?

The distance between Cologne and Brighton is 423 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 which takes 6h 9m and costs £170 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Cologne to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Brighton bus from?

Cologne to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Brighton train from?

Cologne to Brighton train services, operated by Eurostar, 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 which takes 6h 9m and costs £170 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 16h 19m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Cologne to Brighton bus arrive?

Cologne to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Brighton?

Brighton is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 10:40 AM in Cologne and 9:40 AM in Brighton.

Where does the Cologne to Brighton train arrive?

Cologne to Brighton train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
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 9m
£171–305
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to London Victoriabus N380 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Churchbus 025
16h 19m
£62–117
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Brightoncar
6h 22m
£187–220
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CGN - LGW
4h 18m
£69–189
Train via Brussels
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 23m
£148–356
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
7h 29m
£81–213
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Brightoncar
7h 26m
£81–156
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUS - LGW
4h 52m
£69–198
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 54m
£78–278
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
6h 29m
£106–306
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
£103–306

Cologne to Brighton by train

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Distance: 420.3 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Brighton via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to St Peter's Church via Düsseldorf central bus station and London Victoria in around 16h 19m.

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