The average train between Cologne and Canterbury takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-Midi and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Canterbury station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Cologne to Canterbury train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Canterbury train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Cologne to Canterbury train tickets online with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Southeastern.
The distance between Cologne and Canterbury is 411.5 km. The road distance is 704 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Canterbury West via Brussels-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, London St. Pancras Int., and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 31m.