Saint-Nazaire to Cologne Trains

Saint-Nazaire to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Saint-Nazaire and Cologne takes 9h 52m and the fastest train takes 6h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Saint-Nazaire to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 52m
Duration: 981 km
Distance: €359
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from St Nazaire to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys

7h 32m

€296–476

Saint-Nazaire to Cologne train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Saint-Nazaire and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saint-Nazaire is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 9h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:23 AM → 1:15 PM
7h 52m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
2:23 PM → 10:22 PM
7h 59m • 2 changes
5:23 PM → 11:15 AM
Arrives next day
17h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:23 AM → 1:15 PM
7h 52m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
2:23 PM → 10:22 PM
7h 59m • 2 changes
5:23 PM → 11:15 AM
Arrives next day
17h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

8:23 AM → 5:14 PM
8h 51m • 2 changes
11:24 AM → 7:15 PM
7h 51m • 2 changes
2:23 PM → 9:15 PM
6h 52m • 2 changes
5:23 PM → 1:15 PM
Arrives next day
19h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:23 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
11:24 AM → 7:15 PM
7h 51m • 2 changes
2:23 PM → 9:15 PM
6h 52m • 2 changes
9:26 PM → 11:15 AM
Arrives next day
13h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:23 AM → 1:15 PM
7h 52m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
11:24 AM → 7:15 PM
7h 51m • 2 changes
2:23 PM → 9:15 PM
6h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:23 AM → 1:15 PM
7h 52m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
2:23 PM → 9:15 PM
6h 52m • 2 changes
5:23 PM → 11:15 AM
Arrives next day
17h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:23 AM → 1:15 PM
7h 52m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
2:23 PM → 9:15 PM
6h 52m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Saint-Nazaire to Cologne? 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.

What companies run services between Saint-Nazaire, France and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from St Nazaire to Koeln Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 7h 32m.

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