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

The cheapest way to get from Whitstable to Cologne is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 11h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitstable to Cologne is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 5h 21m and costs €200 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Whitstable and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitstable to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Harbour Street and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Bus Station and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Whitstable and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Whitstable and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Whitstable to Cologne?

The distance between Whitstable and Cologne is 684 km.

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

The best way to get from Whitstable to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €170 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Whitstable to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Whitstable to Cologne?

The best way to get from Whitstable to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €170 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 11h 21m.

Where does the Whitstable to Cologne bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Whitstable and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Whitstable. It is currently 4:08 PM in Whitstable and 5:08 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Whitstable to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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Whitstable to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Whitstable 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 Whitstable 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 26m
€175–427
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
11h 21m
€44–77
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
5h 21m
€204–241
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Whitstable to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 46m
€77–278
Train via London
1. Take the train from Whitstable 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 Tha
7h 7m
€110–332
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Whitstable to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
6h 19m
€75–155
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Whitstable 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 46m
€117–285
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Whitstable to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h 1m
€125–375
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Whitstable 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
6h 18m
€121–302
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Whitstable to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain
4. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain
8h 59m
€93–374

Whitstable to Cologne by train

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Distance: 683.7 km
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Whitstable to Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 8h 15m.

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