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Compare train and flight for Brighton to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £223.
Distance: 497 km
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4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 26m Average total duration 7h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Cologne from Brighton by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Brighton to Cologne is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Brighton to Cologne
Travel to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brighton to Cologne.

You can get between Brighton and Cologne 2 different ways: train or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Cologne is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of £50 compared to other travel options to Cologne:
A flight is £188 less than a train with an average ticket price of £239 from Brighton to Cologne.
The fastest way to get to Cologne from Brighton is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 15 min.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes 6 h 31 min on average.
The distance between Brighton and Cologne is around 308 miles.
The average frequency per day from Brighton to Cologne is:
- Around 5 flights per day.
- 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Brighton to Cologne as scheduled services by train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Brighton to Cologne:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Brighton to Cologne:
- You can take a flight from Brighton to Cologne with Eurowings or Ryanair. Cheap tickets can be found for £50 with Ryanair from Brighton to Cologne.
- You can take a train from Brighton to Cologne with Thameslink. Cheap tickets can be found for £239 with Thameslink from Brighton to Cologne.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brighton to Cologne with the following travel companies:
- Direct flights with with 4 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cologne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Cologne from Brighton.
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