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

The cheapest way to get from Tonbridge to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 12h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tonbridge to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €85 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Tonbridge and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Tonbridge to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Castle and arriving at Köln via Chequers Bus Station, Chatham, Brussels-North train station and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Tonbridge and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Tonbridge to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Tonbridge and arriving at Köln Hbf via London Bridge, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Tonbridge to Cologne?

The distance between Tonbridge and Cologne is 640 km.

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

The best way to get from Tonbridge to Cologne without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 34m and costs €170 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Tonbridge to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tonbridge to Cologne bus from?

Tonbridge to Cologne bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Chatham station.

Where do I catch the Tonbridge to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Tonbridge to Cologne?

The best way to get from Tonbridge to Cologne is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 34m and costs €170 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 12h 41m.

Where does the Tonbridge to Cologne bus arrive?

Tonbridge to Cologne bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Brussel Eurolines Busstation.

What is the time difference between Tonbridge and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Tonbridge. It is currently 8:48 AM in Tonbridge and 9:48 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Tonbridge to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Tonbridge 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 via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Tonbridge to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 34m
€177–356
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus 081 / ...
12h 41m
€31–45
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Tonbridge to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
5h 44m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Tonbridge to Redhilltrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
4h 32m
€87–227
Train
1. Take the train from Tonbridge 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 34m
€177–356
Train #2
1. Take the train from Tonbridge to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Koln Sudtrain Nj
9h 24m
€104–224
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Tonbridge to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
6h 58m
€83–158
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Tonbridge to London Bridgetrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 26m
€68–253
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Tonbridge to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
5h 46m
€105–296
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Tonbridge to Redhilltrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
5h 20m
€83–240

Tonbridge to Cologne by train

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6h 34mAverage Duration

€177Cheapest Price

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Distance: 639.7 km
Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a train from Tonbridge to Köln Hbf via London Bridge, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castle to Köln via Chequers Bus Station, Chatham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North train station, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 12h 41m.

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