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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Cologne is to bus which costs €95 - €160 and takes 17h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 7h 23m and costs €600 - €1500.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Pau and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Pau to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

How far is it from Pau to Cologne?

The distance between Pau and Cologne is 1302 km. The road distance is 1238.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Pau to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs €300 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Pau to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pau to Cologne bus from?

Pau to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pau station.

Where do I catch the Pau to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Pau to Cologne?

The best way to get from Pau to Cologne is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs €300 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 17h 41m, you could also fly, which costs €310 - €850 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Pau to Cologne bus arrive?

Pau to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Pau to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pau to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Cologne is 1238 km. It takes approximately 11h 58m to drive from Pau to Cologne.

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

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Pau to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Pau to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
9h 16m
€306–503
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N765
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cologne Airport CGNbus N74 / ...
17h 41m
€95–157
Drive 1,238.3 km
1. Drive from Pau to Colognecar 1,238.3 km
11h 58m
€194–280
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PUF - DUS
7h 25m
€318–834
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus 328 / ...
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
19h 56m
€127–320
Train to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Pau to Bayonnetrain
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BIQ - DUS
8h 23m
€145–388
Fly Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LDE - CGN
9h 27m
€129–316
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane PUF - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 23m
€647–1,412

Pau to Cologne by train, foot, and subway

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9h 16mAverage Duration

€306Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,302.1 km
Duration: 9h 16m

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

You can take a train from Pau to Koeln Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 9h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau to Koeln Messe/Deutz via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 17h 41m.

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