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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Cologne is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 19h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 5h 27m and costs €90 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Newcastle, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Cologne?

The distance between Sunderland and Cologne is 782 km.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Cologne without a car is to train via Newcastle which takes 9h 6m and costs €130 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Sunderland to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Cologne train from?

Sunderland to Cologne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train, bus or fly from Sunderland to Cologne?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Cologne is to train via Newcastle which takes 9h 6m and costs €130 - €470. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €65 - €220 and takes 7h 55m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 19h 55m.

What is the time difference between Sunderland and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Sunderland. It is currently 6:11 AM in Sunderland and 7:11 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Sunderland to Cologne train arrive?

Sunderland to Cologne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Sunderland to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Sunderland to Cologne by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car 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 Newcastle to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NCL - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 27m
€93–248
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
19h 55m
€66–123
Train via Newcastle
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain
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
9h 6m
€131–463
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Durham to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Nord to Köln Hbftrain Nj
19h 27m
€71–178
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Sunderland to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
10h 10m
Fly Newcastle to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane NCL - CGN
7h 55m
€68–216
Train to Durham Tees Valley Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Middlesbroughtrain
2. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MME - DUS
8h 8m
€142–422
Train
1. Take the train from Sunderland to King's Crosstrain
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
9h 19m
€132–458
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sunderland to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
11h 17m
€190–273

Sunderland to Cologne by train

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9h 6mAverage Duration

€131Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sunderland to Cologne.

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Distance: 782.1 km
Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Koeln Hbf via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, British Airways, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 4 times a day.

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