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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Cologne is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 8h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Cologne is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 4h 58m and costs €200 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Dover to Cologne?

The distance between Dover and Cologne is 714 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs €190 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Dover to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Cologne train from?

Dover to Cologne train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Cologne?

The best way to get from Dover to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs €190 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 8h 44m.

What is the time difference between Dover and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 9:17 AM in Dover and 10:17 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Dover to Cologne train arrive?

Dover to Cologne train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1806+ hotels available in Cologne.

Dover to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Dover to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car ferry, train, car, car train, or plane

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 Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
6h 12m
€197–446
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
8h 44m
€54–89
Car ferry, bus, train via Brussels
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry
2. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Ghent Dampoortbus
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
8h 47m
€93–321
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
5h 37m
€69–143
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry
2. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Ghent Dampoortbus
3. Take the train from Gent St Pieters to Köln Hbftrain 79
9h 36m
€94–326
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
4h 58m
€201–237
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 32m
€89–293
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
5h 51m
€142–412
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
5h 37m
€137–315
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
6h 11m
€145–353

Dover to Cologne by train

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6h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 714.4 km
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 8h 15m.

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