There are 9 ways to get from Lewes to Cologne by train (Eurostar), car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train
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- Take the train from Lewes to East Croydontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
6h 35m€191–384Fly London Gatwick Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
- Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
4h 58m€78–224Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Lewes to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 10m€220–258Fly London Gatwick Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
4h 24m€79–207Train
- Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
7h 45m€110–288Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Lewes to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 19m€111–215Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h 17m€114–310Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
- Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 57m€91–294Fly London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt, train
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LGW - FRA
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 15m€118–291
Lewes to Cologne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Cologne is to fly which costs €75 - €210 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Lewes to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs €75 - €210.
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 6h 35m.
The distance between Lewes and Cologne is 675 km.
The best way to get from Lewes to Cologne without a car is to train via Sutton which takes 6h 35m and costs €190 - €390.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Lewes to Cologne, including transfers.
Lewes to Cologne train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.
The best way to get from Lewes to Cologne is to train via Sutton which takes 6h 35m and costs €190 - €390. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €75 - €210 and takes 4h 24m.
Cologne is 1h ahead of Lewes. It is currently 1:44 AM in Lewes and 2:44 AM in Cologne.
Lewes to Cologne train services, operated by Southern, arrive at East Croydon station.
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 6h 35m. Alternatively, Eurowings and Jet2.com fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–210
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Lewes to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Southern
Train from Lewes to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Southern
Train from Lewes to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Southern
Train from Lewes to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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