There are 3 ways to get from Fréthun to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), car, train, or bus
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- Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille EuropeTer
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
4h 19m€60–202Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille EuropeTer
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln HbfTha
5h 38m€55–172Drive 407.6 km
- Drive from Fréthun to Cologne407.6 km
4h 3m€64–92
Fréthun to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fréthun to Cologne is to drive which costs €60 - €95 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Fréthun to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct train from Fréthun to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Calais Frethun and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Fréthun and Cologne is 426 km. The road distance is 407.6 km.
The best way to get from Fréthun to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €60 - €210.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Fréthun to Cologne, including transfers.
Fréthun to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Fréthun to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fréthun to Cologne is 408 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Fréthun to Cologne.
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What companies run services between Fréthun, France and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Calais Frethun to Koeln Hbf via Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 19m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–130
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–130
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €10–16
- 1st Class
- €16–24
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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