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

The cheapest way to get from Thionville to Cologne is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thionville to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Thionville and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Thionville to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Thionville, Foch Kiosque and arriving at Bonn UN Campus via Gasperich, Cloche d'Or and Luxembourg Gare Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Thionville and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Thionville to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Thionville and arriving at Köln Süd Bf via Luxembourg, Gare Centrale and Trier, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Thionville to Cologne?

The distance between Thionville and Cologne is 259 km. The road distance is 221.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Thionville to Cologne without a car is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs €21 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Thionville to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thionville to Cologne bus from?

Thionville to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luxembourg Gare Centrale station.

Where do I catch the Thionville to Cologne train from?

Thionville to Cologne train services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), depart from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale station.

Train or bus from Thionville to Cologne?

The best way to get from Thionville to Cologne is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Thionville to Cologne bus arrive?

Thionville to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bonn UN Campus station.

Where does the Thionville to Cologne train arrive?

Thionville to Cologne train services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), arrive at Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Thionville to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Thionville to Cologne is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Thionville to Cologne.

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Luxembourg Gare Centrale to Bonn UN Campusbus N1338
5h 14m
€21–34
Train
1. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain Re22
5h 32m
€47–81
Drive 221.4 km
1. Drive from Thionville to Colognecar 221.4 km
2h 30m
€35–50
Fly, train
1. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LUX - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3h 59m
€130–440
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Thionville, Foch Kiosque to Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpobus 501
2. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Trier, Hauptbahnhofbus 303
3. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain
6h 4m
€35–60

Thionville to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 258.5 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Thionville, Grand Est, France and Cologne, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Luxembourg Gare Centrale to Bonn UN Campus once daily. Tickets cost €14–23 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thionville to Köln Süd Bf via Luxembourg, Gare Centrale and Trier, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 32m.

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