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 - €120 and takes 12h 38m.

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 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 29m.

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 which takes 6h 29m and costs €85 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m 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 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 which takes 6h 29m and costs €85 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 12h 38m.

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?

There are 1732+ hotels available in Cologne.

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), train, bus, 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 Saint-LazareK2+ / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln HbfThalys
6h 29m
€86–287
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen to Brussels-North train station712
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
12h 38m
€52–118
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Caen to Rouen Rive DroiteP10
2. Take the bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Brussels - Midi Train Station
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
11h
€77–240
Drive 642.9 km
1. Drive from Caen to Cologne642.9 km
5h 58m
€98–142
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 48m
€160–422
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 19m
€138–389
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 37m
€171–449

Caen to Cologne by train

38Weekly Trains

6h 29mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 768.4 km
Duration: 6h 29m

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 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Brussels-North train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 12h 38m.

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