There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Calais Station 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 47m€112–190Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Calaisbus N380 / ...
8h 5m€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 43m€56–162Drive 405.3 km
- Drive from Cologne to Calais Stationcar 405.3 km
3h 57m€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 16m€76–239
Cologne to Calais Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Calais Station is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Calais Station is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Calais Station. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Gare Sncf via Düsseldorf central bus station and Terminal Ferry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Calais Station. 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 47m.
The distance between Cologne and Calais Station is 434 km. The road distance is 405.3 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Calais Station without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €110 - €190.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Cologne to Calais Station, including transfers.
Cologne to Calais Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.
Cologne to Calais Station train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Calais Station is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €110 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Calais Station, France?
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 4h 47m. 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 to Calais Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Calais station.
Cologne to Calais Station train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Calais Station is 405 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Cologne to Calais Station.
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