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 £40 - £75 and takes 12h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Kent is to fly and bus and train which takes 5h 56m and costs £65 - £240.

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 Koeln Hbf and arriving at Lenham via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Cologne to Kent?

The distance between Cologne and Kent is 435 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 via Ashford International which takes 6h 31m and costs £120 - £430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m 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 Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Kent?

The best way to get from Cologne to Kent is to train via Ashford International which takes 6h 31m and costs £120 - £430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 12h 28m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Kent?

Kent is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 7:07 AM in Cologne and 6:07 AM in Kent.

Where does the Cologne to Kent train arrive?

Cologne to Kent train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, night train, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Kent by train (Eurostar), night train, bus, train, 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 via Ashford International
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 Ashford International
6h 31m
£129–427
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Brussels-North train stationN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to ChathamMichalovce
12h 28m
£42–71
Night train, bus, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiNj
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoria
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenham
12h 11m
£55–312
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonele shuttle
5h 5m
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 Ashford International
3. Take the train from Ashford International to Lenham
6h 14m
£98–299
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenham
7h 30m
£105–435
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Kent
6h 9m
£92–130
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 Ashford International
5h 56m
£66–233
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 Ashford International
6h 35m
£92–282
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 Victoria
4. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenham
6h 24m
£82–322
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraal
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)RTM - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford International
7h 14m
£150–424

Cologne to Kent by train

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6h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 432.9 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Lenham via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Lenham via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Waterfront Bus Station, Maidstone East station, and Maidstone East in around 12h 28m.

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