Cologne to Folkestone Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Folkestone takes 6h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Folkestone. 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 19m
Duration: 437 mi
Distance: £230
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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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 Folkestone Centraltrain

6h 29m

£177–368

Cologne to Folkestone train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Folkestone. 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 Folkestone at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:43 PM → 11:01 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
9:42 PM → 11:01 AM
Arrives next day
14h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:39 AM → 1:01 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 2:01 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:01 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:01 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:01 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:01 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:01 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:02 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:01 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:01 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 3:01 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:02 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:01 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:01 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 3:01 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:02 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:01 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:01 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 3:01 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:02 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:01 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 2:01 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:01 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:02 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Folkestone? 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.

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Folkestone Central via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 29m.

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