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 - €60 and takes 11h 4m.

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 27m and costs €100 - €340.

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 Koeln Hbf via London Bridge station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

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 55m and costs €110 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m 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 55m and costs €110 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 11h 4m.

What is the time difference between Maidstone and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Maidstone. It is currently 5:35 PM in Maidstone and 6:35 PM 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?

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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), bus, car, car train, 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 Bridgetrain
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 55m
€110–431
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 4m
€42–59
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Maidstone to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
5h 19m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
5h 27m
€101–340
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Maidstone East 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 25m
€53–192
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Maidstone to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
6h 28m
€107–158
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
6h 9m
€101–334
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 53m
€68–231
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 57m
€84–334

Maidstone to Cologne by train, subway, and foot

56Weekly Services

6h 55mAverage Duration

€110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 655.4 km
Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Koeln Hbf via London Bridge, London Bridge station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brenchley Gardens 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 4m.

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