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

The cheapest way to get from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to Cologne is to bus and train which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs €60 - €95.

How far is it from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to Cologne?

The distance between Eurotunnel Calais Terminal and Cologne is 435 km. The road distance is 407.1 km.

How do I travel from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs €60 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to Cologne, including transfers.

Train or bus from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to Cologne?

The best way to get from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs €60 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 7h 54m.

Can I drive from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to Cologne is 407 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to Cologne.

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Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus

There are 5 ways to get from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), 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 Calais Frethun to Lille EuropeTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
6h 22m
€64–184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Düsseldorf central bus stationN280
7h 54m
€42–102
Drive 407.1 km
1. Drive from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to Cologne407.1 km
4h 4m
€63–91
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to NamurIc
3. Take the train from Namur to Liège-GuilleminsL / ...
4. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln HbfIce / ...
8h 57m
€74–148
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Calais to Düsseldorf central bus stationN280
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln HansaringS11 / ...
10h 19m
€42–67

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to Cologne.

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Distance: 435.4 km
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Eurotunnel Calais Terminal, France and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from Eurotunnel Calais Terminal to Köln Hbf via Eurotunnel Ps1, Gare Tgv Frethun, Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Düsseldorf central bus station twice a week. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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