The average train between Cologne and Villefranche-sur-Mer takes 14h 22m and the fastest train takes 10h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Villefranche-sur-Mer. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Villefranche-sur-Mer. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 4:43 PM which arrives into Villefranche-sur-Mer at 2:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 14h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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17h 17m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Villefranche-sur-Mer? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Villefranche-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Nice Ville station via Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.
Cologne to Villefranche-sur-Mer train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Villefranche-sur-Mer train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nice Ville station.
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The distance between Cologne and Villefranche-sur-Mer is 804.3 km. The road distance is 1132 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Villefranche-sur-Mer via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Nice-Ville in around 10h 38m.