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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Calais is to drive which costs €60 - €90 and takes 3h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Calais is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Calais. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Calais via Duisburg central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Calais. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Cologne to Calais?

The distance between Cologne and Calais is 434 km. The road distance is 404.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs €80 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Cologne to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Calais bus from?

Cologne to Calais bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Calais train from?

Cologne to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Calais?

The best way to get from Cologne to Calais is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Cologne to Calais bus arrive?

Cologne to Calais bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Mercatorstraße, Duisburg station.

Where does the Cologne to Calais train arrive?

Cologne to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Calais is 404 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Cologne to Calais.

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

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Where can I stay near Calais?

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Cologne to Calais - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
5h 17m
€83–184
Drive 404.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar 404.5 km
3h 56m
€63–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Mercatorstraße, Duisburgbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to Calaisbus N1328
7h 39m
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
5h 53m
€77–189
Train via Tournai
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain Ice
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Tournaitrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
6h 39m
€83–176

Cologne to Calais by train

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5h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 433.8 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Calais Ville via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Calais via Mercatorstraße, Duisburg and Duisburg central train station in around 7h 39m.

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