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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Ramsgate is to bus which costs £29 - £55 and takes 13h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Ramsgate is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 57m and costs £90 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Ramsgate?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Ramsgate. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Ramsgate via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Cologne to Ramsgate?

The distance between Cologne and Ramsgate is 455 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Ramsgate without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £120 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Cologne to Ramsgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Ramsgate train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Ramsgate?

The best way to get from Cologne to Ramsgate is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £120 - £440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 13h 17m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Ramsgate?

Ramsgate is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 12:54 PM in Cologne and 11:54 AM in Ramsgate.

Where does the Cologne to Ramsgate train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Ramsgate?

There are 1245+ hotels available in Ramsgate.

Cologne to Ramsgate - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Cologne to Ramsgate by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car ferry, plane, or car train

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 Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ramsgate
6h 28m
£122–433
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Brussels-North train stationN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to DoverMichalovce
13h 17m
£30–55
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-NordIce / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to DoverMichalovce
8h 7m
£41–87
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
5h 57m
£91–128
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 Ramsgate
6h 11m
£86–300
Train, bus via Brussels
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles-NordNj
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to DoverMichalovce
9h 8m
£34–50
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Ramsgate
5h 16m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)DUS - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ramsgate
6h 38m
£85–303
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)CGN - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ramsgate
6h 4m
£70–244
Train, train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraal
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexander
3. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)RTM - LCY
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Ramsgate
7h 25m
£152–421
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)DUS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ramsgate
6h 29m
£97–304
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoven
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)EIN - STN
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ramsgate
8h
£84–312

Cologne to Ramsgate by train

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6h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 452.3 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Ramsgate via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Leopold Street via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Pencester Road, and Guildhall in around 13h 17m.

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