What is the cheapest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Cologne is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 12h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 51m and costs €120 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Saint-Étienne and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Étienne to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Saint-Étienne and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Saint-Étienne to Cologne. However, there are services departing from St Etienne Chateaucreux and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Lyon Part Dieu and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Saint-Étienne to Cologne?

The distance between Saint-Étienne and Cologne is 1029 km. The road distance is 748.6 km.

How do I travel from Saint-Étienne to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Saint-Étienne to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs €190 - €360.

How long does it take to get from Saint-Étienne to Cologne?

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Saint-Étienne to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saint-Étienne to Cologne bus from?

Saint-Étienne to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Saint-Étienne to Cologne train from?

Saint-Étienne to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Etienne Chateaucreux station.

Train or bus from Saint-Étienne to Cologne?

The best way to get from Saint-Étienne to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs €190 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 12h 28m.

Where does the Saint-Étienne to Cologne bus arrive?

Saint-Étienne to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Saint-Étienne to Cologne train arrive?

Saint-Étienne to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Saint-Étienne to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Étienne to Cologne is 749 km. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Saint-Étienne to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Saint-Étienne to Cologne?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Saint-Étienne to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1819+ hotels available in Cologne.

Saint-Étienne to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Saint-Étienne to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
7h 39m
€190–358
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N710
12h 28m
€65–103
Drive 748.6 km
1. Drive from Saint-Étienne to Colognecar 748.6 km
7h 51m
€119–171
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LYS - DUS
5h 51m
€121–297
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Lausannebus
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
12h 54m
€173–374
Train via Metz
1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Metz Villetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re / ...
5. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain
13h 12m
€164–255
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LYS - CGN
7h 52m
€97–300
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LYS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 3m
€166–364
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
8h
€140–354
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LYS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 33m
€148–368

Saint-Étienne to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,029.4 km
Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Saint-Étienne, France and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Koeln Hbf via Lyon Part Dieu and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Lyon, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 12h 28m.

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