There are 10 ways to get from Vichy to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Vichy to Paris Bercytrain Intercités
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
7h 44m€210–378Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vichy to Roannebus
- Take the bus from Roanne to Lyonbus 747
- Take the bus from Lyon to Cologne Airport CGNbus
14h 55m€76–130Drive 711.7 km
- Drive from Vichy to Colognecar 711.7 km
7h 53m€112–161Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
- Take the train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LYS - DUS
- Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 12m€143–341Train via Vichy
- Take the train from Vichy to Paris Bercytrain Intercités
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbftrain Tha
7h 53m€155–378Train to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
- Take the train from Vichy to Clermont Ferrandtrain
- Fly from Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CFE - DUS
- Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 43m€131–712Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
- Take the train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LYS - CGN
9h 3m€114–339Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
- Take the train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LYS - FRA
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 9m€182–448Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Take the train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
- Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
9h 21m€155–406Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
- Take the train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LYS - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 37m€159–483
Vichy to Cologne by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vichy to Cologne is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 14h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Vichy to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 7h 9m and costs €180 - €450.
No, there is no direct bus from Vichy to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Vichy and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Roanne and Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Vichy to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Vichy and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
The distance between Vichy and Cologne is 897 km. The road distance is 711.7 km.
The best way to get from Vichy to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs €210 - €380.
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Vichy to Cologne, including transfers.
Vichy to Cologne bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Vichy station.
Vichy to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Vichy station.
The best way to get from Vichy to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs €210 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 14h 55m.
What companies run services between Vichy, France and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Vichy to Koeln Hbf via Paris Bercy, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vichy to Koeln Hbf via Roanne, Lyon, Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 14h 55m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–180
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–180
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–360
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–450
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Frankfurt via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–250
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–550
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Brussels Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €160–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vichy to Paris Bercy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vichy to Paris Bercy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vichy to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Vichy to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Vichy to Cologne bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Roanne station.
Vichy to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Bercy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vichy to Cologne is 712 km. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Vichy to Cologne.
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