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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Folkestone is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 13h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Folkestone is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 37m and costs £170 - £200.

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 £170 - £360.

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 £170 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 13h 22m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 7:19 PM in Cologne and 6:19 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?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Folkestone.

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), bus, car, car train, plane, train, night train, 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-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 Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 30m
£170–357
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Doverbus N870 / ...
13h 22m
£36–63
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
4h 37m
£173–198
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 Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 56m
£112–271
Train via Brussels
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 Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 17m
£170–339
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 30m
£89–234
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
5h 47m
£63–124
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 Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 35m
£126–336
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 Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 56m
£69–253
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 Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 20m
£125–296

Cologne to Folkestone by train

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6h 30mAverage Duration

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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, 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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