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

The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Cologne is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 18h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lewes to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs €90 - €320.

Is there a direct train between Lewes and Cologne?

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

How far is it from Lewes to Cologne?

The distance between Lewes and Cologne is 675 km.

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

The best way to get from Lewes to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €180 - €370.

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

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

Where do I catch the Lewes to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lewes to Cologne?

The best way to get from Lewes to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €180 - €370. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €90 - €320 and takes 4h 16m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 18h 40m.

What is the time difference between Lewes and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Lewes. It is currently 5:55 AM in Lewes and 6:55 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Lewes to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1817+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Lewes to Cologne 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
best
1. Take the train from Lewes 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 7m
€181–362
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 / ...
18h 40m
€65–130
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
11h 27m
€93–204
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lewes to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 10m
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
4h 16m
€91–315
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lewes to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 24m
€86–159
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 4m
€68–228
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
6h 1m
€86–275
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h 30m
€118–293
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LGW - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 26m
€119–358

Lewes to Cologne by train

56Weekly Trains

7h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 675.4 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a train from Lewes to Koeln Hbf via East Croydon, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, Eurowings and Jet2.com fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily.

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