The average train between Dover and Germany takes 21h 16m and the fastest train takes 19h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover to Germany. 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 twice daily between Dover and Germany. The earliest departure is at 12:48 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Dover is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Germany at 6:22 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 21h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Germany. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Germany station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 16m.
Dover to Germany train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Germany train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Book your Dover to Germany train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dover and Germany is 636.9 km. The road distance is 1,298 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, Köln Hbf, and Berlin Hbf in around 12h 34m.