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 €50 - €100 and takes 11h 21m.

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 €100 - €150.

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 25m.

How far is it from Caen to Cologne?

The distance between Caen and Cologne is 769 km. The road distance is 642.6 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 25m and costs €190 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Caen to Cologne, including transfers.

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 25m and costs €190 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 11h 21m.

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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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Caen to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Caen to Cologne by train (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 Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain 3312 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
6h 25m
€199–360
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 21m
€51–98
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Caen to Brussels-North train stationbus 712
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
10h 6m
€68–165
Drive 642.6 km
1. Drive from Caen to Colognecar 642.6 km
6h 1m
€101–146
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
€166–397
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 15m
€146–382

Caen to Cologne by train

37Weekly Trains

6h 25mAverage Duration

€199Cheapest Price

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Distance: 768.7 km
Duration: 6h 25m

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 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Lille - Europe Train Station, Cologne - Airport Bus Station, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 11h 21m.

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