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How to get fromCologne to Calaisby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, night train, train, car, or train (TGV)

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    5h 12m
    €87–236

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    7h 31m
    €30–60

  3. Night train, train

    1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain night train Nj
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    8h 39m
    €56–163

  4. Drive 404.5 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar car 404.5 km
    3h 56m
    €64–92

  5. Train via Lille

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    6h 9m
    €77–231

Cologne to Calais by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 433.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Calais twice daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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