What is the cheapest way to get from Calais to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Cologne is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calais to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Calais to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Calais to Cologne?

The distance between Calais and Cologne is 428 km. The road distance is 403.3 km.

How do I travel from Calais to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Calais to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €65 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Calais to Cologne?

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Calais to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Cologne bus from?

Calais to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.

Where do I catch the Calais to Cologne train from?

Calais to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Cologne?

The best way to get from Calais to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €65 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Calais to Cologne bus arrive?

Calais to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Calais to Cologne train arrive?

Calais to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Cologne is 403 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Calais to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Calais to Cologne?

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Calais to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
5h 12m
€69–204
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Antwerp RooseveltplaatsN814
2. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Leverkusen280
8h 28m
€37–74
Drive 403.3 km
1. Drive from Calais to Cologne403.3 km
4h 1m
€63–91
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Calais to Bruges814
2. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln HbfTha
5h 26m
€51–159

Calais to Cologne by train and tram

79Weekly Services

5h 12mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 428.2 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Koeln Hbf via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Köln Heumarkt via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 8h 28m.

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