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

The cheapest way to get from Whitstable to Cologne is to bus and train which costs €30 - €85 and takes 8h 58m.

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 50m and costs €80 - €300.

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 Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

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 which takes 7h 2m and costs €110 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Whitstable to Cologne, including transfers.

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 which takes 7h 2m and costs €110 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 11h 25m.

What is the time difference between Whitstable and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Whitstable. It is currently 4:58 PM in Whitstable and 5:58 PM 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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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Whitstable to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Whitstable to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car train, car, 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 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
7h 2m
€115–460
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
8h 58m
€32–85
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
5h 21m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Whitstable to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
6h 6m
€102–362
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
8h 58m
€43–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
11h 25m
€43–64
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 19m
€102–150
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
€81–292
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 53m
€98–366
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
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 42m
€89–349
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 30m
€97–396

Whitstable to Cologne by train

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7h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 683.7 km
Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a train from Whitstable to Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 2m. 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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