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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Dover is to bus which costs £29 - £45 and takes 10h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Dover is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 29m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Dover. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Dover Priory via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Cologne to Dover?

The distance between Cologne and Dover is 446 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Dover without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £110 - £430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Cologne to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Dover train from?

Cologne to Dover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Dover?

The best way to get from Cologne to Dover is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £110 - £430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 10h 13m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Dover?

Dover is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 7:28 PM in Cologne and 6:28 PM in Dover.

Where does the Cologne to Dover train arrive?

Cologne to Dover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Dover?

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Cologne to Dover - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car ferry, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Dover by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car ferry, plane, or car train

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 Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priory
6h 46m
£111–423
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Brussels-North train stationN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to DoverMichalovce
10h 13m
£30–44
Train, bus via Bruges
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord79
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to BrugesIc / ...
3. Take the bus from Bruges to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal814
8h 57m
£47–94
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
5h 29m
£84–118
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)CGN - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priory
6h 23m
£91–295
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-NordIce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry TerminalN280 / ...
9h 58m
£45–89
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonele shuttle
4h 54m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)CGN - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priory
6h 7m
£66–244
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)DUS - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priory
6h 43m
£85–288

Cologne to Dover by train

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Distance: 443.8 mi
Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Dover Priory via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Dover via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Brussels-North train station, and Brussel Eurolines Busstation in around 10h 13m.

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