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Cologne to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Folkestone takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Folkestone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 15m
Duration
437 mi
Distance
£234
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
6h 30m
£167–355

Cologne to Folkestone train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 436.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Folkestone Central via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 30m.

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