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

The cheapest way to get from Whitstable to Cologne is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 11h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitstable to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 48m and costs €120 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Whitstable and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitstable to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Harbour Street and arriving at Köln via Bus Station, Dover and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Whitstable and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Whitstable and arriving at Köln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Whitstable to Cologne?

The distance between Whitstable and Cologne is 684 km.

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

The best way to get from Whitstable to Cologne without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 57m and costs €190 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Whitstable to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Cologne bus from?

Whitstable to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Whitstable to Cologne?

The best way to get from Whitstable to Cologne is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 57m and costs €190 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 11h 56m.

Where does the Whitstable to Cologne bus arrive?

Whitstable to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

What is the time difference between Whitstable and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Whitstable. It is currently 8:06 AM in Whitstable and 9:06 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Whitstable to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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Whitstable to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Whitstable to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car train, 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 via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Whitstable 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 Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 57m
€194–397
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
11h 56m
€36–61
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
5h 21m
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Whitstable 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
5h 48m
€121–299
Train
1. Take the train from Whitstable 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
6h 59m
€194–397
Train via Koln Sud
1. Take the train from Whitstable to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Koln Sudtrain Nj
9h 28m
€114–237
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Whitstable to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
6h 24m
€73–150
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Whitstable to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 50m
€74–272
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Whitstable to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h 19m
€124–336
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Whitstable 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 36m
€124–312
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Whitstable to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
8h 2m
€163–428
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Whitstable 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 32m
€89–299

Whitstable to Cologne by train

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6h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 683.5 km
Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a train from Whitstable to Köln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Düsseldorf central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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