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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Dartford is to bus which costs £55 - £100 and takes 15h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Dartford is to fly and train which takes 4h 48m and costs £75 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Dartford?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Dartford. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Home Gardens via Düsseldorf central bus station, London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Dartford?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Dartford. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Dartford via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Cologne to Dartford?

The distance between Cologne and Dartford is 388 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Dartford without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £130 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Cologne to Dartford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Dartford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Dartford train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Dartford?

The best way to get from Cologne to Dartford is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £130 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 15h 29m.

Where does the Cologne to Dartford bus arrive?

Cologne to Dartford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Dartford?

Dartford is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 12:38 AM in Cologne and 11:38 PM in Dartford.

Where does the Cologne to Dartford train arrive?

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

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

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Cologne to Dartford - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 13 ways to get from Cologne to Dartford 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
6h 9m
£131–305
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to London Victoriabus N380 / ...
15h 29m
£56–96
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Dartfordcar
5h 34m
£184–216
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 Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Dartfordtrain
4h 48m
£76–199
Train via London St. Pancras Int.
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
6h 13m
£99–190
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Dartfordcar
6h 35m
£88–156
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 Liverpool Street Station to Abbey Woodtrain
3. Take the train from Abbey Wood (London) to Dartfordtrain
5h 20m
£64–232
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 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Abbey Woodtrain
5h 41m
£91–275
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 Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Dartfordtrain
5h 20m
£81–214
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
6h 28m
£122–432
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
6h 36m
£129–446
Train, bus to Luxembourg, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsbackbus
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LUX - LCY
8h 18m
£112–316
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Neuss Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
4. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EIN - STN
5. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Abbey Woodtrain
8h 5m

Cologne to Dartford by train

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Distance: 385.3 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Dartford via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to London Victoria twice daily. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 11h 30m.

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