What is the cheapest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Cologne is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 13h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Cologne is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs €110 - €700.

Is there a direct bus between Clermont-Ferrand and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Clermont-Ferrand and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Clermont-Ferrand and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Clermont-Ferrand to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Clermont Ferrand and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Bercy, Châtelet and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Clermont-Ferrand to Cologne?

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Cologne is 951 km. The road distance is 765.2 km.

How do I travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs €250 - €430.

How long does it take to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Cologne?

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Clermont-Ferrand to Cologne bus from?

Clermont-Ferrand to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Clermont-Ferrand station.

Where do I catch the Clermont-Ferrand to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Clermont-Ferrand to Cologne?

The best way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Cologne is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs €250 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 13h 24m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €700 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Clermont-Ferrand to Cologne bus arrive?

Clermont-Ferrand to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Clermont-Ferrand to Cologne train arrive?

Clermont-Ferrand to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Bercy station.

Can I drive from Clermont-Ferrand to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Clermont-Ferrand to Cologne is 765 km. It takes approximately 8h 42m to drive from Clermont-Ferrand to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Clermont-Ferrand to Cologne?

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Clermont-Ferrand to Cologne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Paris Bercytrain Intercités
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
8h 14m
€256–426
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N710
13h 24m
€67–116
Drive 765.2 km
1. Drive from Clermont-Ferrand to Colognecar 765.2 km
8h 42m
€122–176
Fly Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CFE - DUS
6h 16m
€116–675
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Liègebus
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Köln Hbftrain Trn / ...
14h 57m
€79–166
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LYS - DUS
7h 29m
€149–353
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LYS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 41m
€194–410

Clermont-Ferrand to Cologne by train and subway

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Distance: 951.5 km
Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Clermont-Ferrand, France and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Clermont Ferrand to Koeln Hbf via Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays D'Auvergne, Bercy, Châtelet, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Lyon, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 13h 24m.

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