The average train between Cologne and Douai takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. 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 4 times a day between Cologne and Douai. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Douai at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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13h 1m • 3 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Cologne to Douai train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln 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 Koeln Hbf to Douai via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h.