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How to get fromCologne Cathedral to Calaisby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, or train (Eurostar)

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    5h 52m
    €77–205

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lillebus bus N870 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    9h 20m
    €48–83

  3. Drive  405.1 km

    1. Drive from Cologne Cathedral to Calaiscar car 405.1 km
    3h 56m
    €77–111

  4. Train via Tournai

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain train Trn / ...
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    6h 42m
    €73–198

  5. Train via Tournai #2

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain train Trn / ...
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    6h 46m
    €125–198

Cologne Cathedral to Calais by foot, train, and tram

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 428.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Cologne Cathedral, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Calais, France?

You can take a vehicle from Cologne Cathedral to Calais Ville via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 52m.

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