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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Calais is to train and bus which costs €35 - €95 and takes 4h 45m.

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 train between Cologne and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Calais. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Cologne to Calais?

The distance between Cologne and Calais is 414 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 and bus which takes 4h 45m and costs €35 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Cologne to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Calais train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Calais?

The best way to get from Cologne to Calais is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €70 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 8h 26m.

Where does the Cologne to Calais train arrive?

Cologne to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussel-Zuid / 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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Cologne to Calais - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Liege to Calaisbus
4h 45m
€37–92
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Ice
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 51m
€70–158
Drive 404.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar 404.5 km
3h 56m
€62–89
Train via Tournai
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Tournaitrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
6h 41m
€68–109
Bus
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Calaisbus N280
8h 26m
€37–103

Cologne to Calais by train and bus

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4h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 414.2 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Calais once daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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