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 £75 - £130 and takes 18h 47m.

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 - £470.

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 13h 8m.

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 13h 8m and costs £260 - £650.

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 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 13h 8m and costs £260 - £650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £130 and takes 18h 47m.

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

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

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
£149–468
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Doverbus N1328
18h 47m
£76–130
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
13h 8m
£262–610
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Berlin to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
9h 51m
£133–226
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 16m
£121–332
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
£117–272
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
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
£76–259
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
£122–309
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
£123–289
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 42m
£89–284
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Drf
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
17h 24m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Berlin to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
9h 17m
£246–304

Germany to Dover by train

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13h 8mAverage Duration

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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 13h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Dover once daily. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 17h.

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