What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Gatwick Airport?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Gatwick Airport is to fly which costs £55 - £160 and takes 3h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Gatwick Airport?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Gatwick Airport is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs £55 - £160.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Gatwick Airport?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Cologne to Gatwick Airport?

The distance between Cologne and Gatwick Airport is 399 miles.

How do I travel from Cologne to Gatwick Airport without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Gatwick Airport without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £160 - £300.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Gatwick Airport?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Cologne to Gatwick Airport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Gatwick Airport train from?

Cologne to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or fly from Cologne to Gatwick Airport?

The best way to get from Cologne to Gatwick Airport is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £160 - £300. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 3h 34m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Gatwick Airport?

Gatwick Airport is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 4:56 AM in Cologne and 3:56 AM in Gatwick Airport.

Where does the Cologne to Gatwick Airport train arrive?

Cologne to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Gatwick Airport?

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Where can I stay near Gatwick Airport?

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Cologne to Gatwick Airport - 10 ways to travel via train, night train, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Gatwick Airport by train (Eurostar), night train, train, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or bus

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best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
5h 24m
£168–298
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Gatwick Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CGN - LGW
3h 34m
£57–160
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
7h 32m
£69–183
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Gatwick Airportcar
5h 50m
£188–222
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
5h 38m
£142–347
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Gatwick Airportcar
6h 54m
£81–157
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUS - LGW
4h 8m
£62–171
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus
5h 35m
£75–243
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CGN - STN
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
5h 15m
£67–253
Train to Frankfurt, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane FRA - LGW
4h 29m
£91–292

Cologne to Gatwick Airport by train

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Distance: 396.3 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Gatwick Airport, England?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Gatwick Airport via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, Eurowings and Jet2.com fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) twice daily.

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