The average train between Folkestone and Cologne takes 8h 4m and the fastest train takes 6h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Folkestone 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 every 4 hours between Folkestone and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Cologne at 1:22 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Folkestone 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 Folkestone to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Cologne station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
Folkestone to Cologne train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Cologne train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Folkestone to Cologne train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Folkestone and Cologne is 404.8 km. The road distance is 703 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 37m.