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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Canterbury is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 13h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Canterbury is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 2m and costs £170 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Bus Station via Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Canterbury West via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Cologne to Canterbury?

The distance between Cologne and Canterbury is 440 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £150 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Cologne to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Canterbury bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Canterbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Cologne to Canterbury is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £150 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 13h 1m.

Where does the Cologne to Canterbury bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cologne and Canterbury?

Canterbury is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 3:46 AM in Cologne and 2:46 AM in Canterbury.

Where does the Cologne to Canterbury train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Canterbury?

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

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

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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 Canterbury Westtrain
6h 28m
£159–362
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Doverbus N870 / ...
13h 1m
£45–76
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
5h 2m
£176–204
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CGN - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain
5h 57m
£73–261
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 Canterbury Westtrain
6h 32m
£126–242
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
5h 54m
£78–141
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 Canterbury Westtrain
5h 58m
£106–257
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
6h 23m
£113–336
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUS - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
6h 29m
£111–274
Train, train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain
3. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain
7h 44m
£150–493

Cologne to Canterbury by train

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Distance: 437 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Canterbury West via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Dover twice daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 10h 55m.

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