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

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Cologne is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 17h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 5h 44m and costs €130 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Bordeaux and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux and arriving at Köln via Brussels-North train station and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.

Is there a direct train between Bordeaux and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Bordeaux to Cologne?

The distance between Bordeaux and Cologne is 1070 km. The road distance is 1042.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Cologne without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 59m and costs €250 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Bordeaux to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Cologne bus from?

Bordeaux to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bordeaux station.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Cologne train from?

Bordeaux to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.

Train, bus or fly from Bordeaux to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Cologne is to train via Paris which takes 6h 59m and costs €250 - €470. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €75 - €280 and takes 6h 57m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 17h.

Where does the Bordeaux to Cologne bus arrive?

Bordeaux to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Bordeaux to Cologne train arrive?

Bordeaux to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Bordeaux to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Cologne is 1043 km. It takes approximately 10h 1m to drive from Bordeaux to Cologne.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Bordeaux to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
6h 59m
€258–462
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N743 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus 081 / ...
17h
€78–130
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
15h 19m
€107–241
Drive 1,042.6 km
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Colognecar 1,042.6 km
10h 1m
€161–233
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BOD - CGN
6h 57m
€79–279
Train
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 49 / ...
9h 23m
€284–476
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BOD - DUS
7h 3m
€97–286
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BOD - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 44m
€132–357
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BOD - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
7h 55m
€125–357
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BOD - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Köln Hbftrain
7h 3m
€107–307

Bordeaux to Cologne by train, foot, and subway

36Weekly Services

6h 59mAverage Duration

€258Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,069.6 km
Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Koeln Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Swiss, and four other airlines fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a day.

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