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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Kent is to bus which costs £60 - £110 and takes 13h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Kent is to fly and train which takes 5h 59m and costs £65 - £250.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Kent. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Lenham via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Cologne to Kent?

The distance between Cologne and Kent is 424 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Kent without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs £160 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Cologne to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Kent train from?

Cologne to Kent train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Kent?

The best way to get from Cologne to Kent is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs £160 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 13h 39m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Kent?

Kent is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 3:59 PM in Cologne and 2:59 PM in Kent.

Where does the Cologne to Kent train arrive?

Cologne to Kent train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Kent?

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Cologne to Kent - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Kent 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 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 Victoria to Lenhamtrain
7h 24m
£165–350
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Doverbus N870 / ...
13h 39m
£63–110
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoriabus
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
11h 25m
£80–188
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
5h 7m
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 Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
6h 4m
£99–246
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Kentcar
6h 15m
£68–130
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 Victoriatrain
4. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
6h 30m
£107–266
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 Ashford Internationaltrain
5h 59m
£69–248
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 Ashford Internationaltrain
6h 41m
£122–321

Cologne to Kent by train and subway

64Weekly Services

7h 24mAverage Duration

£165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 421.8 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lenham via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 7h 24m. 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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