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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Cologne is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 16h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 11m and costs €100 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Cologne. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Maidstone West and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Strood, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Cologne?

The distance between Maidstone and Cologne is 660 km.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Cologne without a car is to train via Strood which takes 6h 22m and costs €180 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Maidstone to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Cologne bus from?

Maidstone to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Cologne train from?

Maidstone to Cologne train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.

Train or bus from Maidstone to Cologne?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Cologne is to train via Strood which takes 6h 22m and costs €180 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 16h 25m.

Where does the Maidstone to Cologne bus arrive?

Maidstone to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Maidstone and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Maidstone. It is currently 11:14 PM in Maidstone and 12:14 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Maidstone to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Maidstone to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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Train via Strood
best
1. Take the train from Strood 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 22m
€186–387
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus 814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N280 / ...
16h 25m
€65–101
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Maidstone to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
5h 21m
€206–245
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
5h 11m
€103–240
Train
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
7h 24m
€106–296
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Maidstone to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
6h 29m
€102–203
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
5h 53m
€114–336
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone West to Stroodtrain
2. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 50m
€77–289
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
5h 45m
€102–257
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 13m
€172–496

Maidstone to Cologne by train

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6h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 659.8 km
Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone West to Koeln Hbf via Strood, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 16h 25m.

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