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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Cologne is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 11h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 6h 1m and costs €65 - €330.

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 11m.

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 11m and costs €120 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m 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 11m and costs €120 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 11h 7m.

What is the time difference between Margate and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Margate. It is currently 4:23 AM in Margate and 5:23 AM 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 1775+ hotels available in Cologne.

Margate to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car

There are 11 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 11m
€122–457
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Köln Hbftrain 79
9h 18m
€32–75
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
6h 15m
€94–144
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 17m
€99–391
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
11h 7m
€36–52
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 Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
6h 1m
€67–329
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
€99–383
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn 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 Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
6h 7m
€106–369
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 58m
€86–341
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbftrain
8h 42m
€83–411

Margate to Cologne by train

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7h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 736.6 km
Duration: 7h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cecil Square to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Bus Station, Pencester Road, Dover, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 11h 7m.

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