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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Cologne is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 11h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Cologne is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 5h 11m and costs €200 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Köln via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Victoria station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Kent to Cologne?

The distance between Kent and Cologne is 679 km.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs €160 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Kent to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Cologne bus from?

Kent to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Kent to Cologne train from?

Kent to Cologne train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lenham station.

Train or bus from Kent to Cologne?

The best way to get from Kent to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs €160 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 11h 35m.

Where does the Kent to Cologne bus arrive?

Kent to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

What is the time difference between Kent and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Kent. It is currently 4:42 PM in Kent and 5:42 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Kent to Cologne train arrive?

Kent to Cologne train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria station.

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

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Kent to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Kent to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car train, car, train, plane, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
7h 11m
€169–411
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N280 / ...
11h 35m
€77–122
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
5h 11m
€204–242
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
5h 52m
€112–276
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
11h 48m
€90–255
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kent to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
6h 20m
€92–174
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 41m
€116–298
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 41m
€87–297
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 16m
€131–396

Kent to Cologne by train and subway

100Weekly Services

7h 11mAverage Duration

€169Cheapest Price

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Distance: 678.7 km
Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Koeln Hbf via London Victoria, Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Düsseldorf central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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