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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Whitstable is to train and bus via Brussels which costs £25 - £35 and takes 9h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Whitstable is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 9m and costs £90 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Whitstable?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Whitstable via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Cologne to Whitstable?

The distance between Cologne and Whitstable is 427 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Whitstable without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs £120 - £430.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Cologne to Whitstable, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Whitstable train from?

Cologne to Whitstable train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Whitstable?

Whitstable is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 12:07 AM in Cologne and 11:07 PM in Whitstable.

Where does the Cologne to Whitstable train arrive?

Cologne to Whitstable train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitstable?

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Cologne to Whitstable - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Whitstable 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 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 Whitstable
7h 4m
£121–423
Train, bus via Brussels
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles-NordNj
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to DoverMichalovce
9h 18m
£25–34
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord79
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to DoverMichalovce
8h 21m
£36–73
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonele shuttle
5h 17m
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 Victoria to Whitstable
6h 19m
£96–315
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 Whitstable
6h 9m
£90–127
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 Victoria to Whitstable
6h 40m
£90–298
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 Whitstable
6h 30m
£62–224
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 Whitstable
6h 37m
£86–302
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 Whitstable
7h 47m
£146–415
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)AMS - LCY
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Whitstable
8h 28m
£134–413

Cologne to Whitstable by train

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7h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 424.8 mi
Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Whitstable via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 4m.

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