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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Brighton is to fly which costs £65 - £180 and takes 4h 17m.

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 17m and costs £65 - £180.

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 Köln Hbf and arriving at Brighton via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

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 via Brussels which takes 6h 5m and costs £160 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m 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 Köln Hbf station.

Train or fly from Cologne to Brighton?

The best way to get from Cologne to Brighton is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 5m and costs £160 - £320. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 4h 17m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Brighton?

Brighton is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 1:28 AM in Cologne and 12:28 AM in Brighton.

Where does the Cologne to Brighton train arrive?

Cologne to Brighton train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at 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, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

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

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Train via Brussels
best
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 5m
£164–313
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Gatwick Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CGN - LGW
4h 17m
£67–178
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
£190–222
Train
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
£194–313
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
£79–178
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
£100–183
Line 41 train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUS - LGW
4h 48m
£68–186
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
£78–263
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 26m
£111–270
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 12m
£102–254

Cologne to Brighton by train

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Distance: 420.3 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Brighton via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, Eurowings and Jet2.com fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) twice daily.

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