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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Dover is to train and bus via Brussels which costs £28 - £40 and takes 7h 38m.

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 30m 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 Koeln Hbf and arriving at Dover Priory via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Cologne to Dover?

The distance between Cologne and Dover is 312 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 and bus which takes 6h 41m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m 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 Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Dover?

The best way to get from Cologne to Dover is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs £95 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 9h 34m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Dover?

Dover is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 9:59 PM in Cologne and 8:59 PM in Dover.

Where does the Cologne to Dover train arrive?

Cologne to Dover train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 271+ hotels available in Dover.

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, bus, train (Eurostar), 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Doverbus Michalovce
6h 41m
£37–74
Train, bus via Brussels
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles-Nordtrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Doverbus Michalovce
7h 38m
£28–37
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 50m
£96–357
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
5h 30m
£84–117
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane CGN - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 24m
£86–300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Brussels-North train stationbus N870 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Doverbus Michalovce
9h 34m
£31–44
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
4h 55m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 45m
£80–292
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CGN - STN
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 20m
£71–253

Cologne to Dover by train

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Distance: 310.5 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Dover Priory via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 50m. 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 9h 34m.

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