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 €40 - €75 and takes 11h 45m.

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 19m and costs €100 - €360.

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 East and arriving at Köln Hbf via London Bridge station, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Cologne?

The distance between Maidstone and Cologne is 655 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 which takes 6h 51m and costs €120 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Maidstone to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Maidstone to Cologne?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs €120 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 45m.

What is the time difference between Maidstone and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Maidstone. It is currently 1:15 AM in Maidstone and 2:15 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Maidstone to Cologne train arrive?

Maidstone to Cologne train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1745+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Maidstone to Cologne by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
6h 51m
€126–495
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Brussel Eurolines BusstationMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
11h 45m
€40–71
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
11h 26m
€61–199
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Maidstone to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
5h 18m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
5h 19m
€105–360
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Maidstone to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
6h 27m
€107–157
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 55m
€98–346
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone West to Strood
2. Take the train from Strood to Stratford International
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
5h 52m
€72–248
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LGW - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 47m
€103–354

Maidstone to Cologne by train, subway, and foot

56Weekly Services

6h 51mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 655.3 km
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Köln Hbf via London Bridge, London Bridge station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maidstone East station 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 45m.

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