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

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Margate is to bus which costs £75 - £140 and takes 20h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Germany to Margate is to fly and train which takes 5h 51m and costs £130 - £340.

Is there a direct train between Germany and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Germany to Margate. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Margate via Berlin Hbf, Hagen Hbf, Köln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.

How far is it from Germany to Margate?

The distance between Germany and Margate is 486 miles.

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

The best way to get from Germany to Margate without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 13h 17m and costs £250 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Germany to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germany to Margate train from?

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

Train or bus from Germany to Margate?

The best way to get from Germany to Margate is to train via Cologne which takes 13h 17m and costs £250 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £140 and takes 20h 46m.

Where does the Germany to Margate train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Margate?

There are 1194+ hotels available in Margate.

Germany to Margate - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 12 ways to get from Germany to Margate 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 Margatetrain
5h 51m
£130–333
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Doverbus N1328
20h 46m
£79–134
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
13h 17m
£257–544
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Berlin to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
10h 25m
£135–207
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 Margatetrain
6h 44m
£117–290
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BER - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain
6h 44m
£125–398
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 Margatetrain
6h 12m
£79–242
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 Margatetrain
6h 33m
£115–410
Fly Hamburg Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane HAM - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain
6h 43m
£82–330
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 Margatetrain
8h 56m
£98–270
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 St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
14h 7m
£151–483
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Berlin to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Margatecar
9h 39m

Germany to Margate by train

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13h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 483.3 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Germany and Margate, England?

You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Margate via Berlin Hbf, Hagen Hbf, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 13h 17m. 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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