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Compare train and flight for Cologne to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £58, while a train costs an average of £277.
Distance: 497 km
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Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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£58 Average Price Cheapest | £277 Average Price | £61 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Brighton:
A flight is £219 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Brighton costing on average £277.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 52m.
You'll arrive about 5h 55m sooner (1h 23m by flight vs 7h 18m by car) and save roughly £3 compared to fuel and tolls (£58 vs £61). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Brighton
How to get to Brighton from Cologne by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Brighton is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
16:451h20Cologne18:05Brighton£831One-way0 changes
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- 16:451h20Cologne18:05Brighton£831One-way0 changes
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- 16:451h20Cologne18:05Brighton£831One-way0 changes
Other options
16:151h30Cologne17:45Brighton£1171One-way0 changes- 7:401h25Cologne9:05Brighton£1301One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Brighton:
A flight is £219 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Brighton costing on average £277.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 52m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Brighton as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Eurowings, British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to Brighton by flight.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to Brighton by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air, Eurowings.
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