The average train between Dover and Cologne takes 8h 1m and the fastest train takes 6h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Dover and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Cologne at 3:22 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 8h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dover to Cologne? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Dover to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Cologne station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
Dover to Cologne train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Cologne train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Dover to Cologne train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Dover and Cologne is 394.7 km. The road distance is 714 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 51m.