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How to get fromCologne to Ardennesby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train (Eurostar) or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Ardennes by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train (Eurostar), or train

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Paris Est to Reimstrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Reims to Poix Terrontrain train Ter
    6h 58m
    €103–260

  2. Drive 268.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cologne to Ardennescar car 268.8 km
    3h 34m
    €41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Thionvillebus bus 180
    2. Take the bus from Thionville to Charleville Mezieresbus bus Autocar
    11h 40m
    €56–76

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Aulnoye Aymeriestrain train Otc
    3. Take the train from Aulnoye Aymeries to Charleville Mezierestrain train Ter
    7h 15m
    €50–149

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Kall Bftrain train
    2. Take the train from Kall Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Thionvillebus bus
    4. Take the train from Thionville to Sedantrain train Ter
    10h 58m
    €64–115

Cologne to Ardennes by train and foot

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€103Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Ardennes, Grand Est, France?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Poix Terron via Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Reims in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Poix Terron via Düsseldorf central bus station, Thionville, Charleville Mezieres, and Charleville Mezieres in around 11h 40m.

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