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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Thionville is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Thionville is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Thionville?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Thionville. However, there are services departing from Bonn UN Campus and arriving at Thionville, Foch Kiosque via Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière and Gasperich, Cloche d'Or. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Thionville?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Thionville. However, there are services departing from Köln Süd Bf and arriving at Gasperich, Lycée Vauban via Trier, Hauptbahnhof and Luxembourg, Gare Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Cologne to Thionville?

The distance between Cologne and Thionville is 245 km. The road distance is 221.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Thionville without a car is to train and bus via Luxembourg which takes 5h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Cologne to Thionville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Thionville bus from?

Cologne to Thionville bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bonn UN Campus station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Thionville train from?

Cologne to Thionville train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Köln Süd Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Thionville?

The best way to get from Cologne to Thionville is to bus which takes 5h 49m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Cologne to Thionville bus arrive?

Cologne to Thionville bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luxembourg Gare Centrale station.

Where does the Cologne to Thionville train arrive?

Cologne to Thionville train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Thionville?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Thionville is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Cologne to Thionville.

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

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Cologne to Thionville - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Thionville by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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Train, bus via Luxembourg
best
1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re22
2. Take the bus from Trier, Balduinsbrunnen/Hbf to Luxembourgbus L32 / ...
5h 23m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Luxembourg Gare Centralebus N1338
5h 49m
€21–34
Drive 221.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Thionvillecar 221.2 km
2h 29m
€35–50
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re22
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain Re / ...
5h 35m
€44–68
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Thionvilletrain Tgv
5h 58m
€98–326
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsbackbus 303
3. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Thionville, Foch Kiosquebus 501
6h 5m
€37–57

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Distance: 245.2 km
Duration: 5h 23m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Bonn UN Campus to Luxembourg Gare Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €14–23 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Süd Bf to Thionville, Foch Kiosque via Trier, Hauptbahnhof, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale, Gasperich, Lycée Vauban, and Gasperich, Gerhard Mercator in around 5h 35m.

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