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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Laon is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 4h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Laon is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Laon?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Laon. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Laon via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Cologne to Laon?

The distance between Cologne and Laon is 667 km. The road distance is 333.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Laon without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs €170 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Cologne to Laon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Laon train from?

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

Where does the Cologne to Laon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Laon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Laon is 334 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Cologne to Laon.

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

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Where can I stay near Laon?

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Cologne to Laon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Laontrain Ter
5h 27m
€177–300
Drive 333.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Laoncar 333.5 km
4h 4m
€53–76
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Maastrichttrain S43 / ...
3. Take the bus from Maastricht to Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGVbus 181 / ...
4. Take the train from Reims to Laontrain Ter
11h 59m
€64–115
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Laontrain
6h 37m
€153–377
Train, bus via Brussels
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to St Quentintrain 56
3. Take the bus from Saint-Quentin - Gare Routiere to Laon - Gare Routierebus 513
6h 53m
€67–207

Cologne to Laon by train

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5h 27mAverage Duration

€177Cheapest Price

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Distance: 667.1 km
Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Laon via Paris Nord in around 5h 27m.

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