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 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
6h 21m€234–389Bus
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 24m€60–101Drive 758.7 km
- Drive from Laval to Colognecar 758.7 km
7h 7m€121–175Train 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 29m€172–399Train
- Take the train from Laval to Bruxelles Miditrain 003C
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 59m€156–326Train 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 3m€176–416Train 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 26m€139–320Train 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 58m€164–377Train 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 22m€175–488
Laval to Cologne by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Laval to Cologne is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 11h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Laval to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 6h 3m 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 24m.
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 21m.
The distance between Laval and Cologne is 823 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 21m and costs €230 - €390.
It takes approximately 6h 21m 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 TGV inOui, depart from Laval station.
The best way to get from Laval to Cologne is to train via Paris which takes 6h 21m and costs €230 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 11h 24m.
What companies run services between Laval, France and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Laval to Koeln Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 6h 21m. 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 24m.
- 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 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 Düsseldorf International Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–310
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Frankfurt via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–290
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–480
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Laval to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Laval to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Laval to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Laval to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Laval to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Laval to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Laval to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 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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