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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropetrainTgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilletrainTer
    5h 6m
    €66–195
  2. Bus via Liège

    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. Drive 404.5 km

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

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain79
    2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to TournaitrainIc / ...
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais VilletrainTer
    6h 40m
    €60–131
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to CalaisbusN280
    8h 26m
    €37–103

Cologne to Calais by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€66Cheapest Price
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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 6m. 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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