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 €60 - €120 and takes 18h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lewes to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 5h 13m and costs €70 - €280.

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 Victoria station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Lewes to Cologne?

The distance between Lewes and Cologne is 676 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 13m and costs €100 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m 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 or bus from Lewes to Cologne?

The best way to get from Lewes to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs €100 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 18h 54m.

What is the time difference between Lewes and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Lewes. It is currently 11:38 AM in Lewes and 12:38 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Lewes to Cologne train arrive?

Lewes to Cologne train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Lewes to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 12 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 London Victoriatrain
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 13m
€109–433
Train, bus
cheapest
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 28m
€52–194
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
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
5h 45m
€96–334
Bus
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 N280 / ...
18h 54m
€64–114
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 19m
€115–164
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 36m
€92–338
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
5h 54m
€77–278
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 Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 13m
€70–275
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 27m
€110–331
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbftrain
8h 37m
€93–382
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 7m
€120–354

Lewes to Cologne by train, subway, and foot

53Weekly Services

7h 13mAverage Duration

€109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 676.2 km
Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a train from Lewes to Koeln Hbf via London Victoria, Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street 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 18h 54m.

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