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Calais to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Calais and Cologne takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 26m
Duration
428 km
Distance
€130
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
  2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain train 79
5h 15m
€79–226

Calais to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Calais and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Calais to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 428.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Köln Hbf via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 5h 15m.

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