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 €65 - €120 and takes 11h.

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 45m and costs €75 - €290.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Kent to Cologne?

The distance between Kent and Cologne is 697 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 via Ashford International which takes 6h 54m and costs €190 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Kent to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Cologne train from?

Kent to Cologne train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

Train or bus from Kent to Cologne?

The best way to get from Kent to Cologne is to train via Ashford International which takes 6h 54m and costs €190 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 11h.

What is the time difference between Kent and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Kent. It is currently 5:54 AM in Kent and 6:54 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Kent to Cologne train arrive?

Kent to Cologne train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 617+ 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), bus, car train, car, 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 Ashford International
best
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
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
6h 54m
€196–407
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
11h
€66–119
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 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 51m
€115–288
Train
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 Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
7h 44m
€195–406
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 Koln Sudtrain Nj
14h 14m
€93–176
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
€77–154
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 45m
€79–284
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
€118–301
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h 14m
€126–346

Kent to Cologne by train

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6h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 696.6 km
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Koeln Hbf via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Düsseldorf central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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