What is the cheapest way to get from Val Thorens to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Val Thorens to Cologne is to bus which costs €80 - €150 and takes 16h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Val Thorens to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Val Thorens to Cologne is to shuttle and fly which takes 7h 42m and costs €140 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Val Thorens and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Val Thorens to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Val Thorens - Place Péclet and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Moutiers and Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Val Thorens and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Val Thorens to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

How far is it from Val Thorens to Cologne?

The distance between Val Thorens and Cologne is 1185 km. The road distance is 820.8 km.

How do I travel from Val Thorens to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Val Thorens to Cologne without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 51m and costs €290 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Val Thorens to Cologne?

It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Val Thorens to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Val Thorens to Cologne bus from?

Val Thorens to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Moutiers station.

Where do I catch the Val Thorens to Cologne train from?

Val Thorens to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Modane station.

Train or bus from Val Thorens to Cologne?

The best way to get from Val Thorens to Cologne is to train via Paris which takes 9h 51m and costs €290 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 16h 3m.

Where does the Val Thorens to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Val Thorens to Cologne train arrive?

Val Thorens to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Val Thorens to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Val Thorens to Cologne is 821 km. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Val Thorens to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1849+ hotels available in Cologne.

Val Thorens to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from Val Thorens to Cologne by train (TGV, Trenitalia, Eurostar), bus, car, shuttle, plane, train (Eurostar), train, or taxi

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Modane to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
9h 51m
€294–570
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Moutiers to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N710
16h 3m
€83–148
Drive 820.8 km
1. Drive from Val Thorens to Colognecar 820.8 km
9h 50m
€128–184
Shuttle to Geneva International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Val Thorens Arolles to Genève Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
7h 42m
€149–322
Train
1. Take the train from Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
11h 2m
€336–668
Shuttle, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Val Thorens Arolles to Genève Airportshuttle
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
12h 16m
€221–879
Shuttle to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Val Thorens Arolles to Lyon Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LYS - DUS
8h 7m
€154–324
Shuttle to Geneva International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Val Thorens Arolles to Genève Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 58m
€199–439
Taxi, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the taxi from Val Thorens to Modanetaxi
2. Take the train from Modane to Torino Porta Susatrain
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane TRN - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 49m
€197–467
Taxi, train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the taxi from Val Thorens to Modanetaxi
2. Take the train from Modane to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
4. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MXP - CGN
8h 15m
€153–296

Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

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Distance: 1,184.6 km
Duration: 9h 51m

What companies run services between Val Thorens, France and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from Val Thorens to Koeln Hbf via Modane, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 9h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Val Thorens - Place Péclet to Koeln Hbf via Gare Routiere, Moutiers, Lyon, Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 16h 3m.

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