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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Cologne is to bus and train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 11h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Cologne is to car ferry and drive which takes 6h 10m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Margate to Cologne?

The distance between Margate and Cologne is 737 km.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs €110 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Margate to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Cologne?

The best way to get from Margate to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs €110 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 11h 21m.

What is the time difference between Margate and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Margate. It is currently 12:20 PM in Margate and 1:20 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Margate to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1792+ hotels available in Cologne.

Margate to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Margate to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car ferry, car, plane, or car train

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 Margate 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
7h 14m
€116–457
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Nord to Köln Hbftrain Nj
11h 10m
€32–43
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
6h 10m
€101–144
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
6h 18m
€98–391
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
11h 21m
€57–87
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Margate to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
5h 24m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h 58m
€98–383
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
6h 14m
€81–337
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Margate 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 53m
€86–361

Margate to Cologne by train

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7h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 736.6 km
Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 8h 15m.

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