What is the cheapest way to get from Calais Station to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Calais Station to Cologne is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 9h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calais Station to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Calais Station to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Calais Station and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais Station to Cologne station. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Cologne - Airport Bus Station via Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Calais Station and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Calais Station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Calais Station to Cologne?

The distance between Calais Station and Cologne is 428 km. The road distance is 404 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais Station to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €70 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Calais Station to Cologne?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Calais Station to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais Station to Cologne bus from?

Calais Station to Cologne bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Calais Ville station.

Where do I catch the Calais Station to Cologne train from?

Calais Station to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais Station to Cologne?

The best way to get from Calais Station to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €70 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Calais Station to Cologne bus arrive?

Calais Station to Cologne bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Dunkerque station.

Where does the Calais Station to Cologne train arrive?

Calais Station to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais Station to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais Station to Cologne is 404 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Calais Station to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Calais Station to Cologne?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
5h 15m
€72–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais Ville to Dunkerquebus
2. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Stationbus
9h 6m
€45–80
Drive 404 km
1. Drive from Calais Station to Colognecar 404 km
4h 2m
€64–92
Train via Tournai
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Tournai to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 30m
€69–207
Train via Tournai #2
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Tournai to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
6h 40m
€69–208

Calais Station to Cologne by train and tram

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5h 15mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 428.2 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Koeln Hbf via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais Ville to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Dunkerque, Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, Cologne - Airport Bus Station, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 9h 6m.

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