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

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

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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 33m
    €203–336

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain train Re22
    2. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGVbus bus N1335 / ...
    9h 31m
    €49–69

  3. Drive  358.5 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Épernaycar car 358.5 km
    4h 32m
    €57–82

  4. Train via Brussels

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Champagne-Ardenne TGVtrain train Trn
    6h 16m
    €114–250

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus bus Ivano-Frankivsk
    2. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Main Bus Station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    10h 24m
    €58–90

Cologne to Épernay by train and foot

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 668.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Epernay via Frankfurt - Main Bus Station, Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station, Champagne-Ardenne, and Reims Maison Blanche in around 10h 24m.

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