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 £28 - £40 and takes 9h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Whitstable is to fly and train which takes 6h 10m and costs £90 - £410.

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 5m.

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 5m and costs £110 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Whitstable?

The best way to get from Cologne to Whitstable is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs £110 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 13h 57m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Whitstable?

Whitstable is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 5:27 PM in Cologne and 4:27 PM in Whitstable.

Where does the Cologne to Whitstable train arrive?

Cologne to Whitstable train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), 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 - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 13 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-Miditrain Ice
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 Whitstabletrain
7h 5m
£110–373
Train, bus via Brussels
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles-Nordtrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Doverbus Michalovce
9h 25m
£28–37
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Doverbus Michalovce
8h 28m
£39–74
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
5h 18m
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 Victoria to Whitstabletrain
6h 23m
£81–282
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Doverbus N870 / ...
13h 57m
£51–79
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 Whitstablecar
6h 15m
£84–127
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 Victoria to Whitstabletrain
6h 44m
£78–255
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 Whitstabletrain
6h 30m
£58–224
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 Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Whitstabletrain
6h 10m
£90–404
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 Victoriatrain
4. Take the train from London Victoria to Whitstabletrain
6h 36m
£72–297
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 Whitstabletrain
7h 52m
£143–417
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoventrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EIN - STN
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Whitstabletrain
8h 31m
£77–289

Cologne to Whitstable by train

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Distance: 424.9 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

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 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Dover twice daily. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 10h 55m.

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