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 €23 - €40 and takes 5h 51m.

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, P+R Bouillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

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 Koeln Sued via Luxembourg, Gare Centrale, Trier, Hauptbahnhof and Koblenz Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Thionville to Cologne?

The distance between Thionville and Cologne is 281 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 train via Koblenz which takes 4h 53m and costs €45 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m 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, P+R Bouillon 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 train via Koblenz which takes 4h 53m and costs €45 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 51m.

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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Train via Koblenz
best
1. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 11 / ...
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Suedtrain Re
4h 53m
€48–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Bonn UN Campusbus N1327
5h 51m
€23–40
Drive 221.4 km
1. Drive from Thionville to Colognecar 221.4 km
2h 30m
€35–50
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Trier, Hauptbahnhofbus L32 / ...
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain Re22
5h 6m
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 16m
€48–88

Thionville to Cologne by train

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Distance: 281.4 km
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Thionville to Koeln Sued via Luxembourg, Gare Centrale, Trier, Hauptbahnhof, and Koblenz Hbf in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Bonn UN Campus once daily. Tickets cost €16–27 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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