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 £60 - £200 and takes 21h 8m.

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 18m and costs £75 - £180.

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 33m.

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 33m and costs £200 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), 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 Newcastle which takes 8h 33m and costs £200 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £200 and takes 21h 8m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Sunderland?

Sunderland is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 10:44 PM in Cologne and 9:44 PM in Sunderland.

Where does the Cologne to Sunderland train arrive?

Cologne to Sunderland 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 Sunderland?

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Where can I stay near Sunderland?

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Cologne to Sunderland - 10 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

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

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 Ice
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 33m
£203–380
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoriabus N870 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
21h 8m
£62–200
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Rotterdamcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rotterdam to Hullcarferry
3. Drive from Hull to Sunderlandcar
16h 29m
£124–251
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 49m
£131–191
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
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 17m
£184–371
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Newcastle
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 18m
£77–177
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane FRA - NCL
5h 44m
£114–292
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane AMS - NCL
7h 24m
£82–272
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane DUS - MME
3. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderlandtrain
9h 5m
£103–601

Cologne to Sunderland by train

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Distance: 646 mi
Duration: 8h 33m

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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Interchange via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and London Victoria in around 21h 8m.

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