There are 9 ways to get from Laval to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Eurostar)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Laval to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2train 401D / ...
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
6h 19m€198–353Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Laval to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cologne Airport CGNbus N74 / ...
11h 25m€64–107Drive 758.7 km
- Drive from Laval to Colognecar 758.7 km
7h 7m€120–173Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Take the train from Laval to Rennestrain
- Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane RNS - DUS
7h 35m€172–404Train
- Take the train from Laval to Bruxelles Miditrain 003C
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 59m€139–335Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Take the train from Laval to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NTE - DUS
8h 28m€132–326Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Take the train from Laval to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
6h 11m€171–414Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
- Take the train from Laval to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NTE - FRA
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 54m€159–430Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Laval to Rennestrain
- Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane RNS - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 45m€174–522
Laval to Cologne by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laval to Cologne is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 11h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Laval to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 6h 11m and costs €170 - €420.
No, there is no direct bus from Laval to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Laval and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Laval to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Laval and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Laval and Cologne is 824 km. The road distance is 758.7 km.
The best way to get from Laval to Cologne without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 19m and costs €190 - €360.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Laval to Cologne, including transfers.
Laval to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Laval station.
Laval to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Laval station.
The best way to get from Laval to Cologne is to train via Paris which takes 6h 19m and costs €190 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 11h 25m.
What companies run services between Laval, France and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Laval to Koeln Hbf via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laval to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 11h 25m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75–460
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–310
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–270
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Frankfurt via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–290
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Laval to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Laval to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Laval to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100–210
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Laval to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Laval to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Laval to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Laval to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Laval to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Laval to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Laval to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laval to Cologne is 759 km. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Laval to Cologne.
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