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Folkestone to Cologne

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Folkestone, Great Britain → Cologne, Germany

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Folkestone to Cologne

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Transport providers

Ryanair
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KLM
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Lufthansa
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British Airways
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Eurowings
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Ryanair UK
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Ryanair
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1h 15m
Every day
$27.85–$417.71
KLM
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3h 11m
Every day
$202.52–$1,012.62
Lufthansa
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1h 20m
Every day
$113.92–$632.89
British Airways
Website
1h 25m
Every day
$69.62–$417.71
Eurowings
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1h 20m
Every day
$94.93–$531.63
Ryanair UK
Website
1h 15m
Friday
$31.64–$329.10
FlixBus
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Autostradale
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Tarsin
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Airport Bus Express
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FlixBus
Website
9h
Once daily
$54.43–$75.95
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
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Autostradale
Website
50 min
Hourly
$5.06–$20.25
+39 02 3008 9000
+39 02 3008 9000
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Tarsin
Website
6h 52m
Once a week
$12.66–$17.72
+40 230 562 929
+40 230 562 929
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Airport Bus Express
Website
50 min
Every 20 minutes
$23.62
0044 (0) 1279681984
0044 (0) 1279681984
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NS
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Eurostar
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Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
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Eurotunnel
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National Express
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Österreichische Bundesbahnen
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TRI Train Rental GmbH
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Southeastern
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NS
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2h 1m
4 times a day
$46.83–$113.92
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
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Eurostar
Website
2h 1m
Every 4 hours
$101.26–$215.18
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
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Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
1h 50m
Every 2 hours
$54.43–$62.02
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
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Eurotunnel
Website
35 min
Hourly
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
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National Express
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40 min
Every 30 minutes
$12.66–$18.99
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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Österreichische Bundesbahnen
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2h 44m
6 times a week
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
48 min
Once daily
+49 9126 301 90 70
+49 9126 301 90 70
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Southeastern
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58 min
Hourly
$55.69–$82.28
+44 345 322 7021
+44 345 322 7021
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Irish Ferries
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Irish Ferries
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1h 30m
Every 3 hours
$44.30–$53.16
+353 818 300 400
+353 818 300 400
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Cologne is to bus which costs $25 - $35.87 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $130.43 - $521.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Köln via Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Cologne?

The distance between Folkestone and Cologne is 703 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $130.43 - $391.30 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Folkestone to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Cologne bus from?

Folkestone to Cologne bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Folkestone to Cologne?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $130.43 - $391.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $35.87 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Folkestone to Cologne bus arrive?

Folkestone to Cologne bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Köln station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 21:12 in Folkestone and 22:12 in Cologne.

Where does the Folkestone to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

Book your Folkestone to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
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