The average train between Cologne and Dover takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Dover. 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 Dover. 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 Dover at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 34m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Dover? 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 Dover. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Dover station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
Cologne to Dover train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Dover train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Cologne to Dover train tickets online with Eurostar, Southeastern and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Dover is 394.7 km. The road distance is 714 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Dover Priory via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 40m.