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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Sunderland is to bus which costs £55 - £110 and takes 20h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Sunderland is to train and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs £75 - £220.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Sunderland via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Cologne to Sunderland?

The distance between Cologne and Sunderland is 650 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Sunderland without a car is to train via Newcastle which takes 8h 38m and costs £110 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Cologne to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Sunderland train from?

Cologne to Sunderland train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Cologne to Sunderland is to train via Newcastle which takes 8h 38m and costs £110 - £450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 20h 35m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £200 and takes 6h 57m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Sunderland?

Sunderland is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 7:04 PM in Cologne and 6:04 PM in Sunderland.

Where does the Cologne to Sunderland train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Sunderland?

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Cologne to Sunderland - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Sunderland by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, 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 Newcastle
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 King's Cross to Newcastletrain
8h 38m
£114–441
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoriabus N870 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Sunderland Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
20h 35m
£57–108
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles-Nordtrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Sheffieldbus
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Durhamtrain
17h 44m
£62–150
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Sunderlandcar
10h 8m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUS - NCL
5h 13m
£76–216
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 King's Cross to Sunderlandtrain
9h 22m
£107–388
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 Sunderlandcar
11h 9m
£164–249
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane CGN - NCL
6h 57m
£57–193
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane AMS - NCL
7h 25m
£95–269

Cologne to Sunderland by train

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8h 38mAverage Duration

£114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 646 mi
Duration: 8h 38m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Sunderland via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Sunderland Interchange via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and London Victoria in around 20h 35m.

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