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

The cheapest way to get from Ebbsfleet to Cologne is to bus and train via Brussels which costs €29 - €40 and takes 13h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ebbsfleet to Cologne is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 58m and costs €95 - €150.

How far is it from Ebbsfleet to Cologne?

The distance between Ebbsfleet and Cologne is 729 km.

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

The best way to get from Ebbsfleet to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs €170 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Ebbsfleet to Cologne, including transfers.

Train or bus from Ebbsfleet to Cologne?

The best way to get from Ebbsfleet to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs €170 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 12h 12m.

What is the time difference between Ebbsfleet and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Ebbsfleet. It is currently 1:13 PM in Ebbsfleet and 2:13 PM in Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1740+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Minster to London Bridge
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
7h 54m
€170–541
Bus, train via Brussels
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines BusstationMichalovce
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Nord to Köln HbfNj
13h 22m
€29–39
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines BusstationMichalovce
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln HbfIce / ...
9h 41m
€40–81
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
2. Drive from Calais to Cologne
5h 58m
€100–147
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Ramsgate to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
6h 38m
€125–441
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines BusstationMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
12h 12m
€35–63
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
5h 13m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Ramsgate to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
6h 27m
€80–278
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ramsgate to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
7h 14m
€128–422
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Ramsgate to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LGW - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
7h 8m
€117–403

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) flights

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1h 25mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 729.5 km
Duration: 7h 54m

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

You can take a vehicle from Ebbsfleet to Koeln Hbf via Minster, London Bridge, London Bridge station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ebbsfleet Roundabout to Koeln Hbf via Guildhall, Pencester Road, Dover, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 12h 12m.

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