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How to get fromCologne to Boulogne-sur-Merby train (TGV), bus, night train, train, car, or train (Eurostar, TGV)

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There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Boulogne-sur-Mer by train (TGV), bus, night train, train, car, or train (Eurostar, TGV)

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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 Europe to Boulogne Villetrain train Ter
    5h 19m
    €81–248

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    2. Take the bus from CALAIS - Théâtre - Pub N°6 to BOULOGNE-SUR-MER - Eperonbus bus 426 / ...
    10h 30m
    €39–63

  3. Night train, train

    1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain night train Nj
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Boulogne Villetrain train Ter
    6h 48m
    €66–171

  4. Drive 436 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Boulogne-sur-Mercar car 436 km
    4h 15m
    €68–98

  5. Train via Calais Frethun

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    5h 39m
    €112–196

Cologne to Boulogne-sur-Mer by train

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 459 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Boulogne-sur-Mer, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Boulogne Ville via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to BOULOGNE-SUR-MER - Eperon via Düsseldorf central bus station, Calais, Terminal Ferry, Coeur De Vie, and CALAIS - Théâtre - Pub N°6 in around 10h 30m.

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