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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Sussex is to train via Lewes which costs £85 - £230 and takes 8h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Sussex is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs £95 - £240.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Sussex?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Sussex. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Haywards Heath via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Cologne to Sussex?

The distance between Cologne and Sussex is 417 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Sussex without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £210 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Cologne to Sussex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Sussex train from?

Cologne to Sussex train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or fly from Cologne to Sussex?

The best way to get from Cologne to Sussex is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £210 - £400. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £95 - £240 and takes 3h 56m.

Where does the Cologne to Sussex train arrive?

Cologne to Sussex train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

Where can I stay near Sussex?

There are 1718+ hotels available in Sussex.

Cologne to Sussex - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

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

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Train
best
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 Haywards Heathtrain
6h 17m
£212–393
Train via Lewes
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewestrain
8h 42m
£86–225
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewestrain
12h 41m
£114–191
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Sussexcar
6h 8m
£197–233
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CGN - LGW
3h 56m
£96–236
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Sussexcar
7h 12m
£106–194
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Haywards Heathtrain
6h 24m
£137–321
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 Haywards Heathtrain
5h 45m
£107–318
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUS - LGW
4h 45m
£98–319
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 51m
£115–288

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) flights

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Distance: 414.9 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Sussex via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and Haywards Heath in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, Eurowings and Jet2.com fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) twice daily.

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