Cologne to Calais Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Calais takes 6h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. 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.

6h 28m
Duration: 428 km
Distance: €105
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best

Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter

4h 59m

€77–196

Cologne to Calais train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Calais. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Calais at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

9:43 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:30 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 6:31 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
3:41 PM → 8:31 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

9:43 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:30 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 6:31 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
3:41 PM → 8:31 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

9:43 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:30 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 6:31 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
3:41 PM → 8:31 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

10:39 AM → 3:31 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:30 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 6:31 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
3:41 PM → 8:31 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:43 AM → 1:54 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:56 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:54 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 7:57 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:43 AM → 1:54 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:55 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:55 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
3:41 PM → 7:54 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:43 AM → 1:31 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:31 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:30 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 6:31 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Calais? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Calais Ville via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 59m.

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