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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Cologne is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 11h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Cologne is to drive which takes 6h 1m and costs €120 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Haussmann Saint-Lazare and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Caen to Cologne?

The distance between Caen and Cologne is 769 km. The road distance is 642.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €250 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Caen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Cologne bus from?

Caen to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Caen to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Caen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Caen to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €250 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Caen to Cologne bus arrive?

Caen to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station.

Where does the Caen to Cologne train arrive?

Caen to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

Can I drive from Caen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Cologne is 643 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Caen to Cologne.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Caen to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Caen to Cologne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Caen to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain 3340 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
6h 26m
€257–412
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris to Cologne Airport CGNbus N79 / ...
11h 50m
€62–107
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Caen to Brussels-North train stationbus 7712 / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
10h 35m
€84–142
Drive 642.7 km
1. Drive from Caen to Colognecar 642.7 km
6h 1m
€122–176
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
6h 49m
€174–392
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CDG - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 19m
€226–458
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CDG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 38m
€156–349

Caen to Cologne by train

73Weekly Trains

6h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 768.7 km
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Koeln Hbf via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Paris, Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 11h 50m.

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