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 €45 - €110 and takes 12h 48m.

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 5h 58m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Paris and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.

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 30m.

How far is it from Caen to Cologne?

The distance between Caen and Cologne is 768 km. The road distance is 642.9 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 via Paris which takes 6h 30m and costs €75 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m 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 FlixBus, depart from Caen station.

Where do I catch the Caen to Cologne train from?

Caen to Cologne train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Caen to Cologne is to train via Paris which takes 6h 30m and costs €75 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 12h 48m.

Where does the Caen to Cologne bus arrive?

Caen to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Caen to Cologne train arrive?

Caen to Cologne train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.

Can I drive from Caen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Cologne is 643 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m 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 - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Caen to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-LazareK2+ / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln HbfThalys
6h 30m
€77–237
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen to Paris1774 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to LeverkusenN79 / ...
12h 48m
€49–105
Drive 642.9 km
1. Drive from Caen to Cologne642.9 km
5h 58m
€100–144
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CDG - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 49m
€146–382
Train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-LazareK2+ / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln HbfTha
6h 56m
€77–239
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)CDG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
7h 11m
€134–369
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CDG - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
7h 41m
€157–409

Caen to Cologne by train

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6h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 768.5 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Koeln Hbf via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Köln Heumarkt via Paris, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 12h 48m.

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