There are 5 ways to get from Saint-Avold to Cologne by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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Train via Mannheim
best- Take the train from Forbach to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
5h 1m€69–279Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from SAINT-AVOLD - Gare Routiere to SAARBRÜCKEN - Hauptbahnhofbus 57R500
- Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
5h 34m€26–41Drive 256.4 km
- Drive from Saint-Avold to Colognecar 256.4 km
3h 1m€40–58Train
- Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain Re22
6h 15m€53–110Train #2
- Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
- Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
6h 15m€49–84
Saint-Avold to Cologne by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Avold to Cologne is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Avold to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Avold to Cologne. However, there are services departing from SAINT-AVOLD - Gare Routiere and arriving at Bonn UN Campus via Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken and Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Avold to Cologne. However, there are services departing from St Avold and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Forbach and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Saint-Avold and Cologne is 398 km. The road distance is 256.4 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Avold to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 1m and costs €65 - €280.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Saint-Avold to Cologne, including transfers.
Saint-Avold to Cologne bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain Moselle - Fluo, depart from SAINT-AVOLD - Gare Routiere station.
Saint-Avold to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Forbach station.
The best way to get from Saint-Avold to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 1m and costs €65 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Saint-Avold, France and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a bus from Wenheck Rond-point 2 to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via VALMONT Gare SNCF 1, St Avold, Forbach, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SAINT-AVOLD - Gare Routiere to Koeln Sued via Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Saarbrücken bus station, Bonn UN Campus, and Bonn Un Campus in around 5h 34m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Forbach to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–100
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–170
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- 09 70 80 90 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Réseau interurbain Moselle - Fluo
Bus from SAINT-AVOLD - Gare Routiere to SAARBRÜCKEN - Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain Moselle - Fluo
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More Questions & Answers
Saint-Avold to Cologne bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain Moselle - Fluo, arrive at SAARBRÜCKEN - Hauptbahnhof station.
Saint-Avold to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Avold to Cologne is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Saint-Avold to Cologne.
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