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 €40 - €60 and takes 11h 45m.

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 43m and costs €70 - €280.

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 51m and costs €110 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m 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 51m and costs €110 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 11h 45m.

What is the time difference between Kent and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Kent. It is currently 3:57 AM in Kent and 4:57 AM in Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1781+ hotels available in Cologne.

Kent to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, car, and plane

There are 10 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 Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
7h 51m
€117–395
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 45m
€42–59
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
11h 43m
€54–187
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
5h 11m
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
5h 59m
€105–364
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kent to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
6h 25m
€98–149
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 43m
€74–274
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 40m
€105–356
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
5h 48m
€103–354
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
6h 39m
€83–326

Kent to Cologne by train and bus

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7h 51mAverage Duration

€117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 676.4 km
Duration: 7h 51m

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 51m. 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 45m.

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