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 €55 - €110 and takes 18h 1m.

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 1m and costs €85 - €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 East Croydon, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

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 10m and costs €110 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m 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 10m and costs €110 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 18h 1m.

What is the time difference between Lewes and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Lewes. It is currently 5:05 AM in Lewes and 6:05 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?

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Lewes to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 11 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 Croydon
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
7h 10m
€118–471
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
11h 25m
€47–176
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lewes to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
6h 8m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lewes to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
5h 49m
€97–334
Bus
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to London Victoria817
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN870 / ...
18h 1m
€55–110
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lewes to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
7h 17m
€115–163
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LGW - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbf
5h 1m
€86–279
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoria
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
5h 55m
€70–270
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lewes to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
6h 33m
€92–321
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Frankfurt (FRA)LGW - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 7m
€120–355
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lewes to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
8h 11m
€121–347

Lewes to Cologne by train

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7h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 675.2 km
Duration: 7h 10m

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 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Old Steine, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 18h 1m.

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