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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain79
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropetrainTgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilletrainTer
    5h 8m
    €70–195

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Liège GuilleminsbusN79 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Liege to Calaisbus
    7h 18m
    €23–53

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-NordtrainIce / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to CalaisbusN280 / ...
    6h 18m
    €49–97

  4. Drive 404.5 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar404.5 km
    3h 55m
    €62–90

  5. Train via Tournai

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain79
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to TournaitrainIc / ...
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais VilletrainTer
    6h 36m
    €62–155

Cologne to Calais by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
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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 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Calais via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Liège Guillemins, and Liege in around 7h 18m.

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