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

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Cologne is to bus which costs €75 - €140 and takes 14h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €230 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Bordeaux and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Bordeaux and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Bordeaux to Cologne?

The distance between Bordeaux and Cologne is 1070 km. The road distance is 1042.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €230 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Bordeaux to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Cologne train from?

Bordeaux to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.

Train, bus or fly from Bordeaux to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €230 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 14h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €240 and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Bordeaux to Cologne bus arrive?

Bordeaux to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Bordeaux to Cologne train arrive?

Bordeaux to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Bordeaux to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Cologne is 1043 km. It takes approximately 10h 1m to drive from Bordeaux to Cologne.

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

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Bordeaux to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bordeaux to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
6h 55m
€239–435
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Parisbus FlixBus N1093 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cologne Airport CGNbus N74 / ...
14h 55m
€79–138
Drive 1,042.6 km
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Colognecar 1,042.6 km
10h 1m
€163–235
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BOD - CGN
7h 2m
€94–233
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
15h 30m
€110–289
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BOD - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 16m
€108–295
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BOD - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 54m
€131–417
Fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane BOD - LIL
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 58m
€109–500

Bordeaux to Cologne by train, foot, and subway

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6h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,069.8 km
Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Koeln Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux to Koeln Hbf via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 14h 55m.

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