Cologne to Whitstable Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Whitstable takes 7h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Whitstable. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 56m
Duration: 425 mi
Distance: £225
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best

Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Whitstabletrain

6h 43m

£171–358

Cologne to Whitstable train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Whitstable. 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 Whitstable at 10:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 7h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

1:42 PM → 6:47 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
3:41 PM → 8:39 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
4:43 PM → 9:39 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
5:43 PM → 8:39 AM
Arrives next day
15h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:39 AM
6h • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:39 PM
6h • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 3:39 PM
6h 56m • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 6:47 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:39 AM
6h • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:39 PM
6h • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 3:39 PM
6h 56m • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 6:47 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:39 AM
6h • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 2:39 PM
7h • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:39 PM
6h • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 6:47 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:39 AM
6h • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:39 PM
6h • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:39 PM
6h • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:39 PM
6h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:39 AM → 1:35 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 2:35 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:35 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:35 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:39 AM
6h • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:39 PM
6h • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:39 PM
6h • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 6:47 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Whitstable? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.