What is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Germany?

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Germany is to bus which costs €80 - €150 and takes 22h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick to Germany?

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Germany is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs €70 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Germany?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick station to Germany. However, there are services departing from North Terminal Bus Station and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Grunerstr. via London Victoria and S Südkreuz Bhf/Ostseite. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Germany?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Germany. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf and S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.

How far is it from Gatwick to Germany?

The distance between Gatwick and Germany is 645 km.

How do I travel from Gatwick to Germany without a car?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Germany without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 12h 8m and costs €260 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Gatwick to Germany?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Gatwick to Germany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Germany bus from?

Gatwick to Germany bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Germany train from?

Gatwick to Germany train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train, bus or fly from Gatwick to Germany?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Germany is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can train via Cologne, which costs €260 - €650 and takes 12h 8m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 22h 2m.

Where does the Gatwick to Germany bus arrive?

Gatwick to Germany bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Gatwick to Germany train arrive?

Gatwick to Germany train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Germany?

There are 2654+ hotels available in Germany.

Gatwick to Germany - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Gatwick to Germany by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, 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.

Fly London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LGW - FRA
4h 6m
€76–220
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane LGW - BER
5h 5m
€65–194
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
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
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain 19 / ...
12h 8m
€265–620
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoriabus 209 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus N1328
22h 2m
€83–148
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Gatwick to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Berlincar
10h 12m
€296–385
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
3h 59m
€75–177
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
5h 1m
€82–233
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane LHR - HAM
5h 14m
€82–241
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
4h 6m
€80–194
Train
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
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 Dortmund Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
12h 32m
€280–637
Train #2
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Berlin-Spandautrain Ice
13h 9m
€148–344
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Gatwick to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Berlincar
11h 21m
€171–294

Gatwick to Germany by train

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12h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 645.4 km
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Germany?

Condor Flugdienst flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Frankfurt (FRA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gatwick Airport to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, Köln Hbf, and S Spandau Bhf in around 12h 8m.

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