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

The cheapest way to get from Tonbridge to Cologne is to drive and car ferry which costs €95 - €190 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tonbridge to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 33m and costs €80 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Tonbridge and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Tonbridge to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Springwell Road and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Tonbridge and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Tonbridge to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Tonbridge and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London Bridge, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Tonbridge to Cologne?

The distance between Tonbridge and Cologne is 640 km.

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

The best way to get from Tonbridge to Cologne without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 1m and costs €150 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Tonbridge to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tonbridge to Cologne bus from?

Tonbridge to Cologne bus services, operated by Centaur Coaches, depart from Springwell Road station.

Where do I catch the Tonbridge to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Tonbridge to Cologne?

The best way to get from Tonbridge to Cologne is to train via London which takes 6h 1m and costs €150 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 25m.

Where does the Tonbridge to Cologne bus arrive?

Tonbridge to Cologne bus services, operated by Centaur Coaches, arrive at Blackfriars Station.

What is the time difference between Tonbridge and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Tonbridge. It is currently 9:53 AM in Tonbridge and 10:53 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Tonbridge to Cologne train arrive?

Tonbridge to Cologne train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.

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

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Tonbridge to London Bridgetrain
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 1m
€153–375
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tonbridge to London Bridgetrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 23m
€76–276
Bus
1. Take the bus from Springwell Road to Blackfriars Stationbus 788 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
15h 25m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Tonbridge to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
5h 44m
€210–251
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Tonbridge to Redhilltrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
4h 33m
€82–210
Train
1. Take the train from Tonbridge to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain Tha
7h 4m
€95–303
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Tonbridge to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
6h 53m
€98–183
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Tonbridge to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
5h 35m
€108–343
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Tonbridge to Redhilltrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
5h 7m
€81–221

Tonbridge to Cologne by train

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Distance: 639.7 km
Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a train from Tonbridge to Koeln Hbf via London Bridge, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springwell Road to Köln via Blackfriars Station, Blackfriars station, Sloane Square station, London Victoria, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 15h 25m.

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