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

The cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to Cologne is to bus which costs €65 - €140 and takes 19h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eastbourne to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs €100 - €340.

Is there a direct train between Eastbourne and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Koeln Hbf via East Croydon, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Eastbourne to Cologne?

The distance between Eastbourne and Cologne is 701 km.

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

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Cologne without a car is to train via Sutton which takes 7h 28m and costs €190 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Eastbourne to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Cologne train from?

Eastbourne to Cologne train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.

Train or bus from Eastbourne to Cologne?

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Cologne is to train via Sutton which takes 7h 28m and costs €190 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 19h 39m.

What is the time difference between Eastbourne and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Eastbourne. It is currently 3:55 PM in Eastbourne and 4:55 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Eastbourne to Cologne train arrive?

Eastbourne to Cologne train services, operated by Southern, arrive at East Croydon station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1821+ hotels available in Cologne.

Eastbourne to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Eastbourne to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 Sutton
best
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to East Croydontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
7h 28m
€190–381
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
19h 39m
€68–133
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Eastbourne to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 1m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
4h 38m
€101–334
Train
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
8h
€118–286
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Eastbourne to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 15m
€84–141
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
5h 26m
€78–247
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
6h 22m
€95–294
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h 52m
€128–312
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
6h 14m
€131–359

Eastbourne to Cologne by train

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7h 28mAverage Duration

€190Cheapest Price

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Distance: 700.8 km
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Koeln Hbf via East Croydon, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gildredge Road to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Old Steine, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 19h 39m.

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