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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Dartford is to night train and train which costs £60 - £180 and takes 7h 12m.

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 - £210.

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 Koeln Hbf and arriving at Dartford 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 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 5h 52m and costs £150 - £270.

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

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Dartford train from?

Cologne to Dartford train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Dartford?

Dartford is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 10:03 PM in Cologne and 9:03 PM in Dartford.

Where does the Cologne to Dartford train arrive?

Cologne to Dartford train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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Cologne to Dartford - 12 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Cologne to Dartford by train (Eurostar), car, car train, plane, train, night train, or car ferry

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Train (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5h 52m
£153–268
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
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 19m
£59–227
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
£184–215
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
£77–201
Train via Brussels
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 6m
£129–317
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
7h 12m
£63–176
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
£87–155
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 43m
£91–279
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 23m
£82–209
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane AMS - LCY
6h 46m
£130–377
Train, train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
6h 29m
£186–475
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 (Eurostar)

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5h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 385.3 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Dartford via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 52m.

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