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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 10h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Cologne is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 4h 42m and costs €190 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Köln via Dover and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Cologne?

The distance between Folkestone and Cologne is 703 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs €190 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Folkestone to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Cologne bus from?

Folkestone to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Cologne train from?

Folkestone to Cologne train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Cologne?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs €190 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 10h 51m.

Where does the Folkestone to Cologne bus arrive?

Folkestone to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 2:04 AM in Folkestone and 3:04 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Folkestone to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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Folkestone to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Folkestone to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car train, 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 Folkestone Central 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 42m
€191–404
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
10h 51m
€33–58
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
4h 42m
€195–230
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 28m
€84–288
Train via London
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 47m
€121–284
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
5h 56m
€71–149
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
5h 46m
€135–378
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central 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 33m
€132–305
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central 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 7m
€139–333

Folkestone to Cologne by train

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6h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 702.6 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Düsseldorf central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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