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 £45 - £80 and takes 12h 9m.

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 35m and costs £60 - £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 43m.

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 43m and costs £170 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m 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 43m and costs £170 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 12h 9m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Dover?

Dover is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 3:58 PM in Cologne and 2:58 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 Miditrain 79
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 43m
£170–363
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Doverbus N870 / ...
12h 9m
£47–78
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Doverbus N380 / ...
9h 40m
£65–127
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
5h 35m
£60–118
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CGN - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 9m
£112–275
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
4h 55m
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 Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
6h 8m
£75–253
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 49m
£123–335
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 35m
£125–294

Cologne to Dover by train

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6h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 443.8 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

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 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Dover twice daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 10h 55m.

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