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

The cheapest way to get from Albi to Cologne is to bus which costs €95 - €180 and takes 20h.

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

The fastest way to get from Albi to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 7h 40m and costs €80 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Albi and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Albi to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Albi Ville and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Toulouse Matabiau, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.

How far is it from Albi to Cologne?

The distance between Albi and Cologne is 1401 km. The road distance is 1036 km.

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

The best way to get from Albi to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 11h 29m and costs €270 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 11h 29m to get from Albi to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Albi to Cologne train from?

Albi to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Albi Ville station.

Train or bus from Albi to Cologne?

The best way to get from Albi to Cologne is to train which takes 11h 29m and costs €270 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €180 and takes 20h.

Where does the Albi to Cologne train arrive?

Albi to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.

Can I drive from Albi to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Albi to Cologne is 1036 km. It takes approximately 12h 5m to drive from Albi to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Albi to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Albi to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, night train, car, 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
1. Take the train from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
11h 29m
€274–600
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane TLS - CGN
7h 40m
€81–292
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Bruxelles Miditrain
4. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
18h 36m
€121–287
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Albi Madeleine to Paris Austerlitznighttrain 3754
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
16h 15m
€261–545
Drive 1,036 km
1. Drive from Albi to Colognecar 1,036 km
12h 5m
€161–233
Bus
1. Take the bus from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiaubus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Montpellierbus 718
3. Take the bus from Montpellier to Cologne Airport CGNbus
20h
€98–173
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane TLS - DUS
8h 8m
€108–295
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane TLS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 12m
€136–350
Train, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane TLS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
8h 59m
€126–391
Train, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane TLS - CRL
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Liège Rue du Plan Inclinedbus
4. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 51m
€93–355

Albi to Cologne by train, foot, and subway

38Weekly Services

11h 29mAverage Duration

€274Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,400.7 km
Duration: 11h 29m

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

You can take a train from Albi Ville to Koeln Hbf via Toulouse Matabiau, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 11h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albi Ville to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Toulouse Matabiau, Toulouse, Montpellier, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 20h.

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