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Cologne to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Folkestone takes 7h 18m and the fastest train takes 6h 17m. 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.

7h 18m
Duration
437 mi
Distance
£235
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
6h 12m
£165–388

Cologne to Folkestone train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Cologne and Folkestone. 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 Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 436.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Folkestone Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 12m.

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