What is the cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Cologne is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 10h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Canterbury to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Cologne is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 5h 6m and costs €200 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Köln via Dover and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Cologne?

The distance between Canterbury and Cologne is 703 km.

How do I travel from Canterbury to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs €180 - €430.

How long does it take to get from Canterbury to Cologne?

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Canterbury to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Cologne bus from?

Canterbury to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Cologne train from?

Canterbury to Cologne train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Cologne?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs €180 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 10h 59m.

Where does the Canterbury to Cologne bus arrive?

Canterbury to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

What is the time difference between Canterbury and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Canterbury. It is currently 12:29 PM in Canterbury and 1:29 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Canterbury to Cologne train arrive?

Canterbury to Cologne train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Canterbury to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Canterbury to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Canterbury to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car train, car, train, plane, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
6h 2m
€182–430
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
10h 59m
€50–77
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
5h 6m
€201–238
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 22m
€90–301
Train via London
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Köln Hbftrain Trn / ...
6h 46m
€117–335
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
6h 3m
€74–157
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
5h 43m
€132–396
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
5h 30m
€126–297
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
6h 5m
€125–314

Canterbury to Cologne by train

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Distance: 703.2 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Düsseldorf central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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