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

The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Cologne is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 14h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nantes to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 5h 3m and costs €130 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Nantes and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Nantes and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Nantes to Cologne?

The distance between Nantes and Cologne is 918 km. The road distance is 859.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Nantes to Cologne without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 8m and costs €250 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Nantes to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Cologne bus from?

Nantes to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Cologne train from?

Nantes to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nantes station.

Train, bus or fly from Nantes to Cologne?

The best way to get from Nantes to Cologne is to train via Paris which takes 7h 8m and costs €250 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 14h 4m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €280 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Nantes to Cologne bus arrive?

Nantes to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Nantes to Cologne train arrive?

Nantes to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Nantes to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Cologne is 860 km. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Nantes to Cologne.

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

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Nantes to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
7h 8m
€250–426
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cologne Airport CGNbus N74 / ...
14h 4m
€68–118
Drive 859.8 km
1. Drive from Nantes to Colognecar 859.8 km
8h 6m
€138–199
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NTE - DUS
6h 31m
€106–272
Train
1. Take the train from Nantes to Bruxelles Miditrain 003B
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
7h 52m
€172–353
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane NTE - CGN
6h 27m
€103–314
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NTE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 3m
€131–322
Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
2. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane RNS - DUS
8h 4m
€185–428
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NTE - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 18m
€113–385

Nantes to Cologne by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 917.8 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a train from Nantes to Koeln Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub 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 14h 4m.

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