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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Whitstable is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 18m and costs £170 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Whitstable?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Horsebridge via Pencester Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Whitstable?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Whitstable via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Cologne to Whitstable?

The distance between Cologne and Whitstable is 427 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Whitstable without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £170 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Cologne to Whitstable, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Whitstable bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Whitstable train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Whitstable?

The best way to get from Cologne to Whitstable is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £170 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 13h 45m.

Where does the Cologne to Whitstable bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cologne and Whitstable?

Whitstable is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 11:49 AM in Cologne and 10:49 AM in Whitstable.

Where does the Cologne to Whitstable train arrive?

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

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

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Cologne to Whitstable - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Whitstable by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, night train, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
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 Whitstabletrain
6h 46m
£175–311
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Doverbus N870 / ...
13h 45m
£49–79
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
5h 18m
£178–205
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 Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Whitstabletrain
6h 11m
£100–254
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
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Whitstabletrain
7h
£150–353
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
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Whitstabletrain
8h 6m
£84–218
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 Whitstablecar
6h 10m
£80–143
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 Whitstabletrain
6h 32m
£65–236
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 Victoria to Whitstabletrain
6h 56m
£110–332
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 Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Whitstabletrain
6h 46m
£105–262
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
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Whitstabletrain
8h 36m
£154–429

Cologne to Whitstable by train

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Distance: 424.8 mi
Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Whitstable via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 46m. 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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