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How to get fromCologne to Épernayby train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar, TGV)

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There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Épernay by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar, TGV)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Paris Est to Epernaytrain train 839141 / ...
    5h 34m
    €187–327

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Saarbrücken bus stationbus bus FlixBus N11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGVbus bus 109 / ...
    9h 52m
    €51–91

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain train 79
    2. Take the bus from Liège Guillemins to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGVbus bus 181 / ...
    9h 17m
    €56–157

  4. Drive 358.5 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Épernaycar car 358.5 km
    4h 32m
    €56–81

  5. Train via Brussels

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Champagne-Ardennetrain train Tgv
    6h 21m
    €158–265

Cologne to Épernay by train and foot

Calendar76Weekly Services
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 668.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Épernay, Grand Est, France?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Epernay via Paris Nord and Paris Est in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Epernay via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Saarbrücken bus station, Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV, Champagne-Ardenne, and Reims Maison Blanche in around 9h 52m.

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