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How to get fromCalais to Cologneby train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
    4h 32m
    €80–254

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Calais to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus bus N380 / ...
    7h 25m
    €30–60

  3. Drive 403.3 km

    1. Drive from Calais to Colognecar car 403.3 km
    4h 2m
    €63–91

  4. Train via Lille

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
    5h 23m
    €76–254

  5. Train via Tournai

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Tournai to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain train Tha
    6h 34m
    €70–231

Calais to Cologne by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427 km
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Koeln Hbf via Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Düsseldorf central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 6h.

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