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

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Kent is to bus which costs £85 - £160 and takes 20h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Germany to Kent is to fly and train which takes 5h 34m and costs £120 - £310.

Is there a direct train between Germany and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Germany to Kent. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Lenham via Berlin Hbf, Essen Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.

How far is it from Germany to Kent?

The distance between Germany and Kent is 461 miles.

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

The best way to get from Germany to Kent without a car is to train via Essen which takes 12h 53m and costs £280 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Germany to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germany to Kent train from?

Germany to Kent train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train or bus from Germany to Kent?

The best way to get from Germany to Kent is to train via Essen which takes 12h 53m and costs £280 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £160 and takes 20h 1m.

Where does the Germany to Kent train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Kent?

There are 1118+ hotels available in Kent.

Germany to Kent - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 13 ways to get from Germany to Kent by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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.

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 Ashford Internationaltrain
5h 34m
£123–309
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 Ashford Internationaltrain
5h 55m
£67–217
Train via Essen
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Essen 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 Ashford Internationaltrain
12h 53m
£282–538
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Doverbus N1328
20h 1m
£87–152
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Berlin to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
9h 26m
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 Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
5h 56m
£103–335
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 Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
6h 17m
£104–315
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 Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
6h 13m
£79–245
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 Ashford Internationaltrain
6h 27m
£104–265
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
6h 50m
£134–362
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 Eindhoventrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EIN - STN
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
8h 38m
£86–245
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
14h 41m
£131–455
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Berlin to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Kentcar
10h 34m
£139–222

Germany to Kent by train

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12h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 458.6 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Germany and Kent, England?

You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Lenham via Berlin Hbf, Essen Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 12h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Dover 3 times a week. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 17h.

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