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Sunderland to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Cologne takes 10h 48m and the fastest train takes 7h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 48m
Duration
1,040 km
Distance
€375
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Newcastle

best
  1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
8h 27m
€275–508

Sunderland to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Sunderland and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Cologne at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 10h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 21m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 44m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 44m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 56m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 42m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 44m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 56m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 42m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 44m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 56m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 42m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 44m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 56m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 42m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 44m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar7h 50m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 42m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 55m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 1m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 1m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar8h 1m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,039.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 48m

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 8h 27m.

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