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 €90 - €150 and takes 20h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Cologne is to train via Newcastle which takes 8h 28m and costs €240 - €500.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 55m.

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 8h 28m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Cologne?

The distance between Sunderland and Cologne is 808 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 8h 28m and costs €240 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Sunderland to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Cologne bus from?

Sunderland to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

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 or bus from Sunderland to Cologne?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Cologne is to train via Newcastle which takes 8h 28m and costs €240 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €150 and takes 20h 55m.

Where does the Sunderland to Cologne bus arrive?

Sunderland to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Sunderland and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Sunderland. It is currently 2:47 PM in Sunderland and 3:47 PM 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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Sunderland to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Sunderland to Cologne by bus, plane, train, train (Eurostar), car, car train, or car ferry

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Bus, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NCL - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
4h 39m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N280 / ...
20h 55m
€91–141
Train via Newcastle
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
8h 28m
€240–499
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 598 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
17h
€124–353
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Sunderland to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
10h 10m
€291–368
Bus, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NCL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 52m
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
8h 42m
€219–468
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sunderland to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
11h 18m
€179–301

Sunderland to Cologne by train

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Distance: 807.8 km
Duration: 4h 39m

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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 20h 55m.

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