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

The cheapest way to get from Toulouse to Cologne is to bus which costs €95 - €170 and takes 18h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Toulouse to Cologne is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs €95 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Toulouse and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Toulouse station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Montpellier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Toulouse and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Toulouse to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Toulouse Matabiau and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

How far is it from Toulouse to Cologne?

The distance between Toulouse and Cologne is 1326 km. The road distance is 1156.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Toulouse to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 9h 33m and costs €320 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Toulouse to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Toulouse to Cologne bus from?

Toulouse to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Toulouse to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Toulouse to Cologne?

The best way to get from Toulouse to Cologne is to train which takes 9h 33m and costs €320 - €550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €95 - €270 and takes 6h 21m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €170 and takes 18h 29m.

Where does the Toulouse to Cologne bus arrive?

Toulouse to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.

Where does the Toulouse to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Toulouse to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Toulouse to Cologne is 1157 km. It takes approximately 10h 49m to drive from Toulouse to Cologne.

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

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Toulouse to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Toulouse to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
9h 33m
€321–546
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane TLS - CGN
6h 22m
€85–240
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
15h 57m
€120–292
Drive 1,156.7 km
1. Drive from Toulouse to Colognecar 1,156.7 km
10h 49m
€185–267
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane TLS - DUS
6h 21m
€98–268
Bus
1. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N710
18h 29m
€98–167
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane TLS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 28m
€125–302
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane TLS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 28m
€130–371
Fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane TLS - LIL
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 52m
€107–473
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane TLS - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Liège Rue du Plan Inclinedbus
3. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 25m
€87–322
Fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane TLS - LUX
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain
9h 4m
€104–437

Toulouse to Cologne by train, foot, and subway

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9h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,326.3 km
Duration: 9h 33m

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

You can take a train from Toulouse Matabiau to Koeln Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 9h 33m. Alternatively, Air France, KLM, and three other airlines fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 3 hours.

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