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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Cologne is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 12h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Cologne is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 24m and costs €200 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Cecil Square and arriving at Köln via Bus Station, Dover and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Margate to Cologne?

The distance between Margate and Cologne is 737 km.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs €190 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Margate to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Margate to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Cologne?

The best way to get from Margate to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs €190 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 12h 51m.

Where does the Margate to Cologne bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Margate and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Margate. It is currently 9:07 PM in Margate and 10:07 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Margate to Cologne train arrive?

Margate to Cologne train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Margate to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
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
6h 37m
€190–442
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N280 / ...
12h 51m
€54–80
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
6h 11m
€88–169
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 58m
€102–321
Train via London
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
7h 20m
€130–357
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Margate to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
5h 24m
€204–243
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Margate 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 33m
€150–422
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
6h 2m
€139–318
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl 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 51m
€143–340

Margate to Cologne by train

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Distance: 736.5 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 37m. 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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