The average train between Cologne and Canterbury takes 6h 52m 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:40 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 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 55m • 2 changesWant 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 Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
Cologne to Canterbury train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Köln 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, Southeastern and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Canterbury is 411.5 km. The road distance is 703 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Canterbury West via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 28m.