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

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Dover is to bus which costs £80 - £140 and takes 18h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Germany to Dover is to fly and train which takes 5h 43m and costs £140 - £410.

Is there a direct bus between Germany and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Dover. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Grunerstr. and arriving at Dover via Berlin Südkreuz train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Germany and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Germany to Dover. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Dover Priory via S Spandau Bhf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.

How far is it from Germany to Dover?

The distance between Germany and Dover is 472 miles.

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

The best way to get from Germany to Dover without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 12h 58m and costs £260 - £750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Germany to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germany to Dover bus from?

Germany to Dover bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin Südkreuz train station.

Where do I catch the Germany to Dover train from?

Germany to Dover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from S Spandau Bhf station.

Train or bus from Germany to Dover?

The best way to get from Germany to Dover is to train via Cologne which takes 12h 58m and costs £260 - £750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £140 and takes 18h 45m.

Where does the Germany to Dover bus arrive?

Germany to Dover bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

Where does the Germany to Dover train arrive?

Germany to Dover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

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

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Where can I stay near Dover?

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Germany to Dover - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Germany to Dover by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car ferry, or car train

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Fly Frankfurt to London City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane FRA - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
5h 43m
£140–403
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CGN - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
6h 9m
£78–247
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
12h 58m
£267–708
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Doverbus N1328
18h 45m
£80–134
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Berlin to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
9h 49m
£130–226
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 18m
£115–319
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 St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 10m
£112–260
Fly Frankfurt to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane FRA - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 29m
£123–295
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUS - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 26m
£108–245
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf-Bilk to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EIN - STN
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
8h 41m
£91–289
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Gesundbrunnen to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
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 Dover Priorytrain
19h 20m
£252–513
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Berlin to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
9h 15m
£242–298

Germany to Dover by train

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Distance: 469.5 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Germany and Dover, England?

You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Dover Priory via S Spandau Bhf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 12h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Dover once daily. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 17h.

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