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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Ashford is to bus which costs £65 - £100 and takes 11h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Ashford is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 57m and costs £170 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Ashford?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Dover via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Ashford?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Ashford International via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Cologne to Ashford?

The distance between Cologne and Ashford is 425 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Ashford without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £170 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Cologne to Ashford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Ashford bus from?

Cologne to Ashford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Ashford train from?

Cologne to Ashford train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Ashford?

The best way to get from Cologne to Ashford is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £170 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £100 and takes 11h 52m.

Where does the Cologne to Ashford bus arrive?

Cologne to Ashford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Ashford?

Ashford is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 7:06 PM in Cologne and 6:06 PM in Ashford.

Where does the Cologne to Ashford train arrive?

Cologne to Ashford train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Ashford?

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Cologne to Ashford - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Ashford by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
5h 52m
£170–358
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Doverbus N380 / ...
11h 52m
£65–98
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
4h 57m
£175–203
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CGN - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
5h 17m
£101–236
Train via London
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
5h 56m
£128–233
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
6h 1m
£85–163
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
5h 55m
£105–312
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CGN - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
5h 19m
£74–265
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
6h 5m
£98–336
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane AMS - LCY
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
7h 19m
£151–407

Cologne to Ashford by train

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Distance: 422.9 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Ashford International via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Dover once daily. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 9h 35m.

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