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

The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Cologne is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 14h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Cologne is to drive which takes 7h 19m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct train between Cherbourg and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Haussmann Saint-Lazare and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Cherbourg to Cologne?

The distance between Cherbourg and Cologne is 900 km. The road distance is 764.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cherbourg to Cologne without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 37m and costs €170 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Cherbourg to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Cherbourg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Cherbourg to Cologne is to train via Paris which takes 7h 37m and costs €170 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 14h 41m.

Where does the Cherbourg to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cherbourg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg to Cologne is 764 km. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Cherbourg to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

There are 6 ways to get from Cherbourg to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain 3304 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
7h 37m
€173–364
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cherbourg to Caenbus
2. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cologne Airport CGNbus N74 / ...
14h 41m
€79–130
Drive 764.1 km
1. Drive from Cherbourg to Colognecar 764.1 km
7h 19m
€117–168
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
8h 10m
€179–430
Train
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain 3304 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbftrain Tha
8h 7m
€175–366
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Cherbourg 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
8h 52m
€202–435

Cherbourg to Cologne by train

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7h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 899.8 km
Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Koeln Hbf via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherbourg to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Caen - Bus Station, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 14h 41m.

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