The average train between Cologne and Bordeaux takes 8h 50m and the fastest train takes 6h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Bordeaux. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Bordeaux. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Bordeaux at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Bordeaux station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
Cologne to Bordeaux train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Bordeaux train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Book your Cologne to Bordeaux train tickets online with Eurostar, RATP Metro and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Bordeaux is 879 km. The road distance is 1,070 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Bordeaux St Jean via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 15m.