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 €30 - €50 and takes 9h 54m.

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 9m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Douai?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne station to Douai. However, there are services departing from Cologne - Airport Bus Station and arriving at DOUAI - Place Carnot - Quai D via LILLE - Porte de Douai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

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, Gare Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

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 29m and costs €65 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Cologne to Douai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Douai bus from?

Cologne to Douai bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Cologne - Airport Bus Station.

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 29m and costs €65 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Cologne to Douai bus arrive?

Cologne to Douai bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

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 9m to drive from Cologne to Douai.

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

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

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

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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 29m
€66–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Lillebus 280
2. Take the bus from LILLE - Porte de Douai to DOUAI - Place Carnot - Quai Dbus 856
9h 54m
€32–49
Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
1. Take the bus from Cologne - Airport Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from LILLE - Porte de Douai to DOUAI - Place Carnot - Quai Dbus 856
9h 25m
€33–54
Drive 316.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Douaicar 316.4 km
3h 9m
€50–72
Train via Tournai
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain Trn / ...
5h 25m
€63–177

Cologne to Douai by train and tram

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Distance: 359.2 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to DOUAI - Place Carnot - Quai D via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne - Airport Bus Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, Gare Lille Europe, Porte De Douai, and LILLE - Porte de Douai in around 9h 25m.

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