The average train between Cologne and Dover takes 7h 30m and the fastest train takes 6h 29m. 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 3 times a day between Cologne and Dover. 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 Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
Cologne to Dover train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln 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 and Southeastern.
The distance between Cologne and Dover is 394.7 km. The road distance is 714 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Dover Priory via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 24m.