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 - €120 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 26m and costs €90 - €230.

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 3m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Cologne?

The distance between Sunderland and Cologne is 1040 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 3m and costs €130 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 9h 3m 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 3m and costs €130 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 19h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €210 and takes 7h 5m.

What is the time difference between Sunderland and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Sunderland. It is currently 2:25 AM in Sunderland and 3:25 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 - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Sunderland to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, train, 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 via Newcastle
best
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 3m
€137–453
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 426 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
17h 10m
€56–172
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 Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NCL - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 26m
€93–228
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 16m
€137–448
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
19h 55m
€68–111
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 23m
€183–272
Fly Newcastle to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane NCL - CGN
7h 5m
€68–206
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 7m
€142–431
Fly Newcastle to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NCL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
7h 54m
€96–334

Sunderland to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,039.7 km
Duration: 9h 3m

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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 19h 55m.

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