The average train between Calais Station and Cologne takes 9h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais Station to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Calais Station and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais Station is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 9h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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15h 10m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais Station to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Calais Station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Calais Station station and arriving at Cologne station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
Calais Station to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais Station to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Calais Station to Cologne train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Calais Station and Cologne is 357.3 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Koeln Hbf via Lille Flandres, Gare Rue De Tournai, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 34m.