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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Tonbridge is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 13h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Tonbridge is to fly and train which takes 5h 14m and costs £95 - £290.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Tonbridge?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Tonbridge. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Tonbridge via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Cologne to Tonbridge?

The distance between Cologne and Tonbridge is 400 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Tonbridge without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 57m and costs £110 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Cologne to Tonbridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Tonbridge train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Tonbridge?

The best way to get from Cologne to Tonbridge is to train via London which takes 5h 57m and costs £110 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 13h 17m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Tonbridge?

Tonbridge is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 7:28 PM in Cologne and 6:28 PM in Tonbridge.

Where does the Cologne to Tonbridge train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Tonbridge?

There are 573+ hotels available in Tonbridge.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Cologne to Tonbridge by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, 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 London
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 Bridge to Tonbridge
5h 57m
£113–387
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
13h 17m
£38–67
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Tonbridge
5h 37m
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 Bridge to Tonbridge
5h 14m
£95–284
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.
3. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Tonbridge
6h 21m
£86–285
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 Tonbridge
6h 41m
£98–140
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 Bridge to Tonbridge
5h 42m
£89–277
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 London Bridge to Tonbridge
5h 23m
£67–223
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)DUS - LGW
5h 24m
£69–258
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 London Bridge to Tonbridge
6h 45m
£139–372
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 London Bridge to Tonbridge
7h 12m
£80–290
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraal
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)AMS - LCY
4. Take the train from London Bridge to Tonbridge
7h 9m
£127–386

Cologne to Tonbridge by train, foot, and subway

65Weekly Services

5h 57mAverage Duration

£113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 398 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Tonbridge via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Bridge Station, and London Bridge in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Castle via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Waterfront Bus Station, St Faith's Street, and Royal Star Arcade in around 13h 17m.

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