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- 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 Douaitrain Ter
3h 56m€68–203Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lillebus N870 / ...
7h 35m€35–69Drive 316.4 km
- Drive from Cologne to Douaicar 316.4 km
3h 9m€50–72Train via Tournai
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain Trn / ...
5h 9m€88–154
Cologne to Douai by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Douai is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Douai is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs €45 - €75.
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.
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.
The distance between Cologne and Douai is 359 km. The road distance is 316.4 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Douai without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €65 - €210.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Cologne to Douai, including transfers.
Cologne to Douai bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.
Cologne to Douai train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
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.
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.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Cologne to Douai bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Cologne to Douai train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Douai is 316 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Cologne to Douai.
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