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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Maidstone is to bus which costs £27 - £40 and takes 10h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Maidstone is to fly and train which takes 5h 35m and costs £95 - £380.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Maidstone West via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl and Strood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Cologne to Maidstone?

The distance between Cologne and Maidstone is 412 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Maidstone without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs £140 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Cologne to Maidstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Maidstone bus from?

Cologne to Maidstone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Maidstone train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Maidstone?

The best way to get from Cologne to Maidstone is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs £140 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 10h 47m.

Where does the Cologne to Maidstone bus arrive?

Cologne to Maidstone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Maidstone?

Maidstone is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 5:30 AM in Cologne and 4:30 AM in Maidstone.

Where does the Cologne to Maidstone train arrive?

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

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

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Cologne to Maidstone - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

Q: Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at St Faith's Street via Düsseldorf central bus station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation and Waterfront Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.

There are 12 ways to get from Cologne to Maidstone 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 St Pancras Intl to Stroodtrain
6h 29m
£145–297
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Chathambus Michalovce
10h 47m
£27–38
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Chathambus Michalovce
8h 26m
£49–94
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Maidstonecar
5h 15m
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 Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain
5h 35m
£98–373
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 Maidstonecar
6h 24m
£70–114
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 Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain
6h 26m
£95–245
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 Stroodtrain
3. Take the train from Strood to Maidstone Westtrain
6h 2m
£57–194
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 Bridgetrain
4. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain
6h 1m
£80–251
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 Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain
6h
£98–277
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain
7h 46m
£126–382
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane AMS - LCY
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain
8h 3m
£139–369

Cologne to Maidstone by train

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6h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 410 mi
Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Maidstone West via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and Strood in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to St Faith's Street via Düsseldorf central bus station, Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Waterfront Bus Station in around 10h 47m.

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