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

The cheapest way to get from Gravesend to Cologne is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 11h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gravesend to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs €65 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Gravesend and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Gravesend to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Gravesend and arriving at Köln Hbf via London St. Pancras Int. and Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Gravesend to Cologne?

The distance between Gravesend and Cologne is 632 km.

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

The best way to get from Gravesend to Cologne without a car is to train via London which takes 6h and costs €85 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Gravesend to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gravesend to Cologne train from?

Gravesend to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from London St. Pancras Int. station.

Train or bus from Gravesend to Cologne?

The best way to get from Gravesend to Cologne is to train via London which takes 6h and costs €85 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 11h 16m.

What is the time difference between Gravesend and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Gravesend. It is currently 4:20 AM in Gravesend and 5:20 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Gravesend to Cologne train arrive?

Gravesend to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1787+ hotels available in Cologne.

Gravesend to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Gravesend to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 via London
best
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h
€88–349
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
11h 16m
€42–59
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Gravesend to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
5h 34m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Gravesend to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
4h 55m
€65–208
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
6h 5m
€114–399
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Gravesend to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
6h 46m
€103–157
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Gravesend to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
5h 13m
€112–329
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gravesend to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 54m
€112–311
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
4h 55m
€100–341
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
5h 46m
€85–323
Fly London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbftrain
7h 36m
€86–280

Gravesend to Cologne by train

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Distance: 632 km
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a train from Gravesend to Köln Hbf via London St Pancras International, London St. Pancras Int., and Bruxelles Midi in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clock Tower Harmer Street to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Chatham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 11h 16m.

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