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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Folkestone is to train and bus via Brussels which costs £25 - £35 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Folkestone is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 46m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Folkestone Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Cologne to Folkestone?

The distance between Cologne and Folkestone is 439 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £120 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Cologne to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Folkestone train from?

Cologne to Folkestone train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Cologne to Folkestone is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £120 - £440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 10h 50m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 3:10 PM in Cologne and 2:10 PM in Folkestone.

Where does the Cologne to Folkestone train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Folkestone by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, 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 Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
6h 30m
£121–433
Train, bus via Brussels
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles-NordNj
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to DoverMichalovce
8h 30m
£25–34
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord79
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to DoverMichalovce
7h 33m
£36–73
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonele shuttle
4h 36m
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 Folkestone Central
6h 12m
£90–305
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Brussels-North train stationN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to DoverMichalovce
10h 50m
£30–55
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
5h 46m
£86–122
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 Folkestone Central
5h 54m
£60–229
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 Folkestone Central
6h 33m
£84–288
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)DUS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
6h 20m
£91–299

Cologne to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 436.6 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Folkestone Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to The Cube via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 10h 50m.

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