Cologne to Canterbury Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Canterbury takes 6h 41m 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 41m
Duration: 437 mi
Distance: £242
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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 29m

£185–380

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 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

3:41 PM → 8:36 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
4:43 PM → 9:34 PM
5h 51m • 2 changes
5:43 PM → 11:34 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
9:42 PM → 10:34 AM
Arrives next day
13h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:34 AM
5h 55m • 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 Sunday, November 8, 2026

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
12:39 PM → 5:34 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 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, November 10, 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, November 11, 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, November 12, 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Canterbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.