Cologne to Douai Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Douai takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Douai. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 52m
Duration: 359 km
Distance: €95
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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 Douaitrain Ter

4h 28m

€66–182

Cologne to Douai train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Douai. 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 Douai at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

9:42 PM → 8:14 AM
Arrives next day
10h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:43 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 41m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 2:24 PM
3h 45m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 4:24 PM
3h 45m • 3 changes
1:42 PM → 5:24 PM
3h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:43 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 41m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 2:24 PM
3h 45m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 4:24 PM
3h 45m • 3 changes
1:42 PM → 5:22 PM
3h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:43 AM → 12:09 PM
4h 26m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 2:14 PM
3h 35m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 4:13 PM
3h 34m • 3 changes
1:42 PM → 5:36 PM
3h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:43 AM → 12:09 PM
4h 26m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 31m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 4:13 PM
3h 34m • 3 changes
1:42 PM → 5:36 PM
3h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:43 AM → 12:09 PM
4h 26m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 31m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 4:13 PM
3h 34m • 3 changes
1:42 PM → 5:36 PM
3h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:43 AM → 12:09 PM
4h 26m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 31m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 4:13 PM
3h 34m • 3 changes
1:42 PM → 5:36 PM
3h 54m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Douai? 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 Douai, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Douai via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 28m.

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