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 €35 - €60 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Cologne is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 36m and costs €95 - €140.

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 54m.

How far is it from Dover to Cologne?

The distance between Dover and Cologne is 451 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 bus and train which takes 6h 47m and costs €50 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m 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 54m and costs €120 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 30m.

What is the time difference between Dover and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 6:08 AM in Dover and 7:08 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 1751+ hotels available in Cologne.

Dover to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Dover to Cologne by bus, train, train (Eurostar), car ferry, car, plane, night train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Bruges814
2. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
6h 47m
€52–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
8h 30m
€37–56
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
6h 54m
€123–499
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
2. Drive from Calais to Cologne
5h 36m
€96–132
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
5h 55m
€105–353
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines BusstationMichalovce
2. Take the night train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln HbfNj
7h 28m
€40–271
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
4h 57m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
5h 37m
€74–275
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
6h 46m
€102–307

Dover to Cologne by bus and train

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6h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 451.4 km
Duration: 6h 47m

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 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Cologne Airport CGN every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 8h 15m.

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