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 €40 - €60 and takes 6h 55m.

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 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 13m.

How far is it from Calais to Cologne?

The distance between Calais and Cologne is 425 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 bus and train which takes 5h 10m and costs €35 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Calais to Cologne, including transfers.

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 bus which takes 6h 55m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €190 and takes 5h 13m.

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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Where can I stay near 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 bus, train, car, or train (TGV, Eurostar)

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Calais to Brugesbus 814
2. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
5h 10m
€39–129
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calais to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
6h 55m
€40–59
Drive 403.3 km
1. Drive from Calais to Colognecar 403.3 km
4h 1m
€62–89
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
5h 13m
€64–189

Calais to Cologne by bus and train

91Weekly Services

5h 10mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Calais to Cologne.

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Distance: 424.8 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Cologne Airport CGN every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–50 and the journey takes 6h 40m. Alternatively, 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 13m.

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