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Cologne to Bordeaux trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Bordeaux takes 8h 15m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. 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.

8h 15m
Duration
1,070 km
Distance
€337
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain train Thalys
  2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Tgv
6h 25m
€262–480

Cologne to Bordeaux train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Bordeaux. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Bordeaux at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 8h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,069.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 15m

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

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 25m.

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