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Dover to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dover and Cologne takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. 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.

6h 35m
Duration
714 km
Distance
€285
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
6h 47m
€203–425

Dover to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dover and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Dover to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 714.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 47m.

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