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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Cologne is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 11h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 37m and costs €75 - €290.

How far is it from Kent to Cologne?

The distance between Kent and Cologne is 676 km.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs €120 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Kent to Cologne, including transfers.

Train or bus from Kent to Cologne?

The best way to get from Kent to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs €120 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 11h 44m.

What is the time difference between Kent and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Kent. It is currently 2:22 PM in Kent and 3:22 PM in Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1760+ hotels available in Cologne.

Kent to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Kent to Cologne by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car train, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoria
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
7h 58m
€123–494
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Brussel Eurolines BusstationMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGNN870 / ...
11h 44m
€38–68
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
11h 43m
€57–189
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
5h 9m
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford International
2. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
5h 56m
€115–369
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kent to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
6h 18m
€105–149
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford International
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford International
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
5h 37m
€78–289
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford International
2. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbf
6h 40m
€110–356
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoria
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LGW - DUS
6h 33m
€109–345

Kent to Cologne by train and bus

56Weekly Services

7h 58mAverage Duration

€123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 676.3 km
Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Koeln Hbf via London Victoria, Victoria Bus Station, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Earl Street, Chatham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 11h 44m.

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