What is the cheapest way to get from Ashford to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Ashford to Cologne is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 11h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ashford to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Ashford to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs €80 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Ashford and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Ashford to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ashford International and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Ashford to Cologne?

The distance between Ashford and Cologne is 681 km.

How do I travel from Ashford to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Ashford to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €110 - €420.

How long does it take to get from Ashford to Cologne?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Ashford to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ashford to Cologne train from?

Ashford to Cologne train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

Train or bus from Ashford to Cologne?

The best way to get from Ashford to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €110 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 11h 1m.

What is the time difference between Ashford and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Ashford. It is currently 1:59 PM in Ashford and 2:59 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Ashford to Cologne train arrive?

Ashford to Cologne train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Ashford to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1791+ hotels available in Cologne.

Ashford to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Ashford to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car train, car, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
6h 21m
€116–418
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
11h 1m
€36–52
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Köln Hbftrain 79
8h 8m
€47–94
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
5h 1m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
5h 27m
€98–352
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
8h 8m
€58–94
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
6h 15m
€95–144
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 7m
€98–344
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 24m
€81–298
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
5h 56m
€93–372

Ashford to Cologne by train

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6h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 680.6 km
Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a train from Ashford International to Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Street to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Bus Station, Pencester Road, Dover, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 11h 1m.

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