The average train between Cologne and Calais takes 12h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Calais. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Cologne and Calais. The earliest departure is at 12:39 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Calais at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 12h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Calais. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Calais station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
Cologne to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Calais Frethun station.
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The distance between Cologne and Calais is 356.8 km. The road distance is 434 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 5h 28m.
