Cologne to Canterbury Trains

Cologne to Canterbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Canterbury takes 6h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Canterbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 48m
Duration: 437 mi
Distance: £236
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best

Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain

6h 8m

£179–366

Cologne to Canterbury train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 10:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

1:42 PM → 7:34 PM
6h 52m • 2 changes
3:41 PM → 8:34 PM
5h 53m • 2 changes
4:43 PM → 9:34 PM
5h 51m • 2 changes
5:43 PM → 10:34 PM
5h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:43 AM → 12:34 PM
5h 51m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:34 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 2:34 PM
5h 51m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:34 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:34 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:34 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:34 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:34 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 3:34 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:34 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:34 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 3:34 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:34 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:34 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 3:34 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:34 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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