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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Brest is to bus which costs €90 - €180 and takes 18h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Brest is to train and fly which takes 6h 41m and costs €130 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Brest?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Brest station. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Brest - SNCF Train Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Brest?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Brest. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Brest via Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Cologne to Brest?

The distance between Cologne and Brest is 1137 km. The road distance is 1013.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Brest without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 11m and costs €250 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Cologne to Brest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Brest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Brest train from?

Cologne to Brest train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Brest?

The best way to get from Cologne to Brest is to train via Paris which takes 8h 11m and costs €250 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €180 and takes 18h 26m.

Where does the Cologne to Brest bus arrive?

Cologne to Brest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Cologne to Brest train arrive?

Cologne to Brest train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Brest?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Brest is 1013 km. It takes approximately 9h 53m to drive from Cologne to Brest.

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

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Brest by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV)

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain Tgv
8h 11m
€250–457
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N74 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brest - SNCF Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 26m
€93–171
Drive 1,013.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Brestcar 1,013.3 km
9h 53m
€157–226
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane DUS - BES
6h 41m
€135–335
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Rennestrain
3. Take the train from Rennes to Bresttrain Tgv
10h 19m
€196–517
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane FRA - BES
7h 19m
€194–685
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane CDG - BES
7h 12m
€277–590

Cologne to Brest by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 1,137.4 km
Duration: 8h 11m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Brest via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Brest - SNCF Train Station via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 18h 26m.

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