There are 5 ways to get from Cologne Cathedral to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, night train, train, car, or train (TGV)
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 Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
4h 50m€113–191Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Calaisbus N380 / ...
7h 35m€35–60Night train, train
- Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
7h 47m€56–162Drive 405.1 km
- Drive from Cologne Cathedral to Calaiscar 405.1 km
3h 56m€63–91Train via Lille
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
5h 19m€76–240
Cologne Cathedral to Calais by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne Cathedral to Calais is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne Cathedral to Calais is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne Cathedral to Calais. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Calais via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne Cathedral to Calais. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Cologne Cathedral and Calais is 434 km. The road distance is 405.1 km.
The best way to get from Cologne Cathedral to Calais without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €110 - €200.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Cologne Cathedral to Calais, including transfers.
Cologne Cathedral to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.
Cologne Cathedral to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Cologne Cathedral to Calais is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €110 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 35m.
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 Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Calais twice daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–95
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €85–95
- Couchette Carriage
- €50–65
- Seating Carriage
- €22–26
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–170
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cologne Cathedral to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Calais station.
Cologne Cathedral to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne Cathedral to Calais is 405 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Cologne Cathedral to Calais.
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