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

The cheapest way to get from Brest to Cologne is to bus which costs €90 - €170 and takes 19h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brest to Cologne is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs €120 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Brest and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Brest to Cologne station. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at Cologne - Airport Bus Station via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Brest and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Brest to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

How far is it from Brest to Cologne?

The distance between Brest and Cologne is 1137 km. The road distance is 1014.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Brest to Cologne without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 32m and costs €250 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Brest to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brest to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brest to Cologne train from?

Brest to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brest station.

Train, bus or fly from Brest to Cologne?

The best way to get from Brest to Cologne is to train via Paris which takes 8h 32m and costs €250 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €170 and takes 19h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €330 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Brest to Cologne bus arrive?

Brest to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Brest to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brest to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Brest to Cologne is 1015 km. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from Brest to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Brest to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Brest to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, plane, train (TGV), or train

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Brest to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
8h 32m
€251–457
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brest to Lillebus N702
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 5m
€95–168
Drive 1,014.9 km
1. Drive from Brest to Colognecar 1,014.9 km
9h 48m
€157–227
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BES - DUS
7h 23m
€129–327
Train
1. Take the train from Brest to Rennestrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Rennes to Bruxelles Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain Tha
10h 36m
€185–490
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BES - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
8h 7m
€193–683

Brest to Cologne by train, foot, and subway

75Weekly Services

8h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,137.4 km
Duration: 8h 32m

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

You can take a train from Brest to Koeln Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brest to Koeln Messe/Deutz via Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, Cologne - Airport Bus Station, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 19h 5m.

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