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

The cheapest way to get from Melun to Cologne is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melun to Cologne is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Melun and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Melun to Cologne. However, there are services departing from École de Gendarmerie and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Gare de Melun, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Melun and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Melun to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Melun and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Melun to Cologne?

The distance between Melun and Cologne is 577 km. The road distance is 490.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Melun to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €180 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Melun to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melun to Cologne bus from?

Melun to Cologne bus services, operated by Transdev Île-de-France, depart from Gare de Melun station.

Where do I catch the Melun to Cologne train from?

Melun to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Melun station.

Train or bus from Melun to Cologne?

The best way to get from Melun to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €180 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 23m.

Where does the Melun to Cologne bus arrive?

Melun to Cologne bus services, operated by Transdev Île-de-France, arrive at Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh station.

Where does the Melun to Cologne train arrive?

Melun to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Melun to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Melun to Cologne is 491 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Melun to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1839+ hotels available in Cologne.

Melun to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 3605 bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Melun to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melun to Paris Nordtrain D
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
5h 45m
€189–324
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gare de Melun to Gare de Lyon - Van Goghbus N132 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cologne Airport CGNbus N74 / ...
11h 23m
€48–84
Drive 490.8 km
1. Drive from Melun to Colognecar 490.8 km
5h 22m
€79–113
Line 3605 bus, train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Gendarmerie Briand to Gare du Méebus
2. Take the train from Le Mée to Paris Nordtrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
4. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
6h 19m
Train via Gare du Mée
1. Take the train from Le Mée to Paris Nordtrain D
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbftrain Tha
6h 4m
€103–324
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Le Mée to Paris Nordtrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CDG - CGN
8h 10m
€112–501
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Le Mée to Paris Nordtrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CDG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 36m
€120–306
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Le Mée to Paris Nordtrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CDG - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 50m
€182–410
Train, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Le Mée to Paris Nordtrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CDG - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 46m
€157–449

Melun to Cologne by bus and train

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5h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 576.8 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Gare de Melun to Koeln Hbf via Gare de Melun, Melun, and Paris Nord in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from École de Gendarmerie to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Gare de Melun, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 11h 23m.

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