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 £28 - £40 and takes 8h 26m.

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 47m 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 32m.

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 32m and costs £90 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m 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 32m and costs £90 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 10h 22m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 11:53 PM in Cologne and 10:53 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 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-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 32m
£94–382
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
8h 26m
£28–37
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Doverbus Michalovce
7h 29m
£37–82
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
4h 37m
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 Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 9m
£84–285
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
10h 22m
£31–45
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
5h 47m
£87–123
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 30m
£78–277
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CGN - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 54m
£69–229

Cologne to Folkestone by train

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6h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 436.7 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Folkestone Central station via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 10h 22m.

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