What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Douai?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Douai is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Douai?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Douai is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Douai?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Douai. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Gare Rue De Tournai via Gare Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Douai?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Douai. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Douai via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Gare Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Cologne to Douai?

The distance between Cologne and Douai is 359 km. The road distance is 316.4 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Douai without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Douai without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €65 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Douai?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Cologne to Douai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Douai bus from?

Cologne to Douai bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Douai train from?

Cologne to Douai train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Douai?

The best way to get from Cologne to Douai is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €65 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Cologne to Douai bus arrive?

Cologne to Douai bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Cologne to Douai train arrive?

Cologne to Douai train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Douai?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Douai is 316 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Cologne to Douai.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Douai?

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Cologne to Douai - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Douai by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Douaitrain Ter
3h 56m
€68–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lillebus N870 / ...
7h 35m
€35–69
Drive 316.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Douaicar 316.4 km
3h 9m
€50–72
Train via Tournai
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain Trn / ...
5h 9m
€88–154

Cologne to Douai by train and tram

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3h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 359.2 km
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Douai, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Douai via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lille 4 times a day. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a day.

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