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 €55 - €160 and takes 17h 2m.

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 33m and costs €130 - €370.

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 7h 1m.

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 which takes 7h 1m and costs €90 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Bordeaux to Cologne, including transfers.

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 or bus from Bordeaux to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs €90 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €160 and takes 17h 2m.

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 9h 54m to drive from Bordeaux to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1740+ hotels available in Cologne.

Bordeaux to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bordeaux to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, 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 Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln HbfThalys
7h 1m
€94–387
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Brussels-North train stationFlixBus N743
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
17h 2m
€57–157
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Brussels - Midi Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln HbfTha
15h 45m
€59–230
Drive 1,042.6 km
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Cologne1,042.6 km
9h 54m
€163–235
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BOD - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
7h 1m
€94–285
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Frankfurt (FRA)BOD - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 33m
€137–362
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BOD - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln-Ehrenfeld
6h 57m
€89–292
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BOD - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
8h 24m
€130–392

Bordeaux to Cologne by train, foot, and subway

38Weekly Services

7h 1mAverage Duration

€94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,070.1 km
Duration: 7h 1m

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 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux to Koeln Hbf via Brussels-North train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 17h 2m.

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