The average train between Cologne and Douai takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. 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.
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 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 31m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Douai. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Douai station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Cologne to Douai train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Douai train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Douai station.
Book your Cologne to Douai train tickets online with Eurostar, TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Douai is 279.9 km. The road distance is 359 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Douai via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 59m.