What is the cheapest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Germany?

The cheapest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Germany is to fly which costs €65 - €160 and takes 1h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Germany?

The fastest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Germany is to fly which takes 1h 44m and costs €65 - €180.

Is there a direct train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Germany?

No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Germany. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.

How far is it from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Germany?

The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Germany is 642 km.

How do I travel from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Germany without a car?

The best way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Germany without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 12h 6m and costs €250 - €900.

How long does it take to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Germany?

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Germany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Germany train from?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Germany train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Germany?

The best way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Germany is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs €80 - €220. Alternatively, you can train via Cologne, which costs €250 - €900 and takes 12h 6m.

Where does the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Germany train arrive?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Germany train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Fly to Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LGW - FRA
1h 56m
€82–212
Fly to Hamburg Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane LGW - HAM
2h 14m
€56–209
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
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
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 19 / ...
12h 6m
€259–877
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus N1328
21h 36m
€108–189
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Berlincar
10h 16m
€298–377
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
1h 44m
€70–176
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
1h 55m
€68–159
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane LGW - BER
2h 55m
€72–191
Train
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Berlin-Spandautrain Ice
12h 50m
€144–388
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Berlincar
11h 25m
€173–299

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Germany by train

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Distance: 641.7 km
Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between London Gatwick Airport (LGW), England and Germany?

Condor Flugdienst flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Frankfurt (FRA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gatwick Airport to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, Köln Hbf, and Berlin Hbf in around 12h 6m.

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