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

The cheapest way to get from Châteauroux to Cologne is to bus which costs €65 - €140 and takes 17h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Châteauroux to Cologne is to drive which takes 7h and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct train between Châteauroux and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Châteauroux to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Chateauroux and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Gare d'Austerlitz and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Châteauroux to Cologne?

The distance between Châteauroux and Cologne is 794 km. The road distance is 748.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Châteauroux to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs €70 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Châteauroux to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Châteauroux to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Châteauroux to Cologne?

The best way to get from Châteauroux to Cologne is to train which takes 7h and costs €70 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 17h 21m.

Where does the Châteauroux to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Châteauroux to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Châteauroux to Cologne is 748 km. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Châteauroux to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1746+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Châteauroux 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
best
1. Take the train from Chateauroux to Paris AusterlitzIntercités
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln HbfThalys
7h
€71–237
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Préfecture to Gare Routière800
2. Take the bus from Tours to Cologne Airport CGNFlixBus N1153
17h 21m
€67–132
Drive 748.3 km
1. Drive from Châteauroux to Cologne748.3 km
7h
€116–167
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Chateauroux to Paris Austerlitz
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
7h 14m
€143–380
Train via Chateauroux
1. Take the train from Chateauroux to Paris AusterlitzIntercités
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln HbfTha
7h 3m
€71–237
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Chateauroux to Paris Austerlitz
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)CDG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
7h 34m
€127–347
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Chateauroux to Paris Austerlitz
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
8h 3m
€154–397
Train, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Chateauroux to Paris Austerlitz
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CDG - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbf
10h 11m
€169–467

Châteauroux to Cologne by train and subway

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Distance: 794.4 km
Duration: 7h

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

You can take a train from Chateauroux to Koeln Hbf via Paris Austerlitz, Gare d'Austerlitz, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Préfecture to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Gare Routière, Gare de Tours 5, Peupliers, Tours, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 17h 21m.

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