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 40m.

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 - £200.

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 37m.

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 37m and costs £120 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m 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 37m and costs £120 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 20h 40m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £180 and takes 6h 57m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Sunderland?

Sunderland is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 12:04 PM in Cologne and 11:04 AM 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 - 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
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 37m
£123–409
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoriabus N870 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
20h 40m
£57–108
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
£162–230
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Tha
3. Take the bus from Liege to London Victoriabus
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540 / ...
5. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Interchangebus 426 / ...
20h 26m
£65–196
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
£112–359
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 13m
£76–195
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Newcastle
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane CGN - NCL
6h 57m
£57–173
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 Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane AMS - NCL
7h 20m
£85–287
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 Middlesbrough to Sunderlandtrain
9h 13m
£115–376

Cologne to Sunderland by train

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Distance: 646 mi
Duration: 8h 37m

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 37m. 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 20h 40m.

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