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 £50 - £120 and takes 21h 28m.

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 20m and costs £65 - £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 Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

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 Central Station which takes 8h 24m and costs £140 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m 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 or bus from Cologne to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Cologne to Sunderland is to train via Central Station which takes 8h 24m and costs £140 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 21h 28m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Sunderland?

Sunderland is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 5:45 PM in Cologne and 4:45 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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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 Central Station
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastle
8h 24m
£149–512
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London VictoriaN280
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Sunderland InterchangeUkn10 / ...
21h 28m
£54–119
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles-NordNj
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Durham
17h 45m
£73–149
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Sunderland
10h 4m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Newcastle (NCL)DUS - NCL
5h 20m
£69–216
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Sunderland
10h 25m
£148–598
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Sunderland
11h 5m
£171–250
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Newcastle (NCL)FRA - NCL
5h 33m
£105–290
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraal
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Newcastle (NCL)AMS - NCL
7h 7m
£83–285

Cologne to Sunderland by train and subway

64Weekly Services

8h 24mAverage Duration

£149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 646.1 mi
Duration: 8h 24m

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, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 8h 24m. 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 21h 28m.

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