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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Douai is to bus which costs €29 - €55 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Douai is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Douai?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Douai. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Douai via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Cologne to Douai?

The distance between Cologne and Douai is 359 km. The road distance is 316.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Douai without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €65 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Cologne to Douai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Douai train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Douai?

The best way to get from Cologne to Douai is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €55 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Cologne to Douai train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Douai?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Douai is 316 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Cologne to Douai.

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

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Where can I stay near Douai?

There are 1061+ hotels available in Douai.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Douai by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train (Eurostar), 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 Flandres to Douaitrain Ter
4h 30m
€65–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Lillebus 280
8h 30m
€29–55
Drive 316.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Douaicar 316.4 km
3h 10m
€49–71
Train via Tournai
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain Ic / ...
5h 17m
€65–163
Train via Tournai #2
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain Ice
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Tournaitrain Ic / ...
5h 19m
€65–144

Cologne to Douai by train and tram

73Weekly Services

4h 30mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cologne to Douai.

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Distance: 359.2 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Douai, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Douai via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Lille once daily. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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