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

The cheapest way to get from Belfort to Cologne is to bus which costs €55 - €80 and takes 9h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfort to Cologne is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Belfort and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfort to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Belfort and arriving at Köln via Freiburg and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Belfort and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Belfort to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Belfort and arriving at Köln Hbf via Mulhouse Ville and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Belfort to Cologne?

The distance between Belfort and Cologne is 575 km. The road distance is 475 km.

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

The best way to get from Belfort to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €100 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Belfort to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfort to Cologne bus from?

Belfort to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Belfort station.

Where do I catch the Belfort to Cologne train from?

Belfort to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Belfort station.

Train or bus from Belfort to Cologne?

The best way to get from Belfort to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €100 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 9h 58m.

Where does the Belfort to Cologne bus arrive?

Belfort to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg station.

Where does the Belfort to Cologne train arrive?

Belfort to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Mulhouse Ville station.

Can I drive from Belfort to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Belfort to Cologne is 475 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Belfort to Cologne.

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

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Belfort to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Belfort to Cologne by train, bus, night train, car, train (TGV), or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Belfort to Mulhouse Villetrain Ter / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 1m
€103–260
Bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Belfort to Freiburgbus FlixBus N1720 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 22m
€38–112
Bus
1. Take the bus from Belfort to Freiburgbus
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Frankfurt central train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus
9h 58m
€56–78
Drive 475 km
1. Drive from Belfort to Colognecar 475 km
5h 7m
€76–110
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
6h 9m
€98–192
Train to Basel, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Belfort to Mulhouse Villetrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
7h 23m
€119–304
Train to Basel, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Belfort to Mulhouse Villetrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BSL - CGN
7h 19m
€136–286
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Belfort to Mulhouse Villetrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
6h 21m
€115–291
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Belfort to Mulhouse Villetrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 30m
€164–419
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Belfort to Mulhouse Villetrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
7h
€128–329
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Belfort to Mulhouse Villetrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 57m
€168–354

Belfort to Cologne by train

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Distance: 575.2 km
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Belfort, France and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Belfort to Köln Hbf via Mulhouse Ville and Basel SBB in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Belfort to Köln via Freiburg and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 9h 58m.

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