The average train between Cologne and Calais takes 8h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week 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 5 times a week between Cologne and Calais. The earliest departure is at 12:39 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cologne is at 3:41 PM which arrives into Calais at 10:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 8h 42m. 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 8h 42m.
Cologne to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Calais Ville 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 and Lille Europe in around 5h 12m.