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How to get fromCologne to Gérardmerby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Gérardmer by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Baden-Baden

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Baden-Badentrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Baden-Baden to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 84
    3. Take the train from Strasbourg to St Die Des Vosgestrain train Ter
    7h 44m
    €87–172

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Strasbourgbus bus FlixBus N11
    2. Take the bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Colmarbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    10h 53m
    €45–90

  3. Drive  395.5 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Gérardmercar car 395.5 km
    4h 54m
    €63–92

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Köln Süd to Offenburgtrain train Nightjet
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg to St Die Des Vosgestrain train Ter
    9h 36m
    €70–192

Cologne to Gérardmer by train and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 497.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to GERARDMER - Boulevard d'Alsace via Baden-Baden, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, St Die Des Vosges, and SAINT-DIE-DES-VOSGES - Gare in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Koeln Sued to GERARDMER - Boulevard d'Alsace via Bonn Un Campus, Bonn UN Campus, Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station, Colmar, and MUNSTER - Gare in around 10h 53m.

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