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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bordeaux is to bus which costs €70 - €160 and takes 15h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Bordeaux is to train and fly which takes 5h 11m and costs €140 - €310.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Bordeaux?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Bordeaux St Jean via Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Cologne to Bordeaux?

The distance between Cologne and Bordeaux is 1070 km. The road distance is 1043.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Bordeaux without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €200 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Cologne to Bordeaux, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bordeaux train from?

Cologne to Bordeaux train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Bordeaux?

The best way to get from Cologne to Bordeaux is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €200 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €160 and takes 15h 11m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €300 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Cologne to Bordeaux train arrive?

Cologne to Bordeaux train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Bordeaux?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Bordeaux is 1044 km. It takes approximately 10h 6m to drive from Cologne to Bordeaux.

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

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Where can I stay near Bordeaux?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Bordeaux by train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
6h 26m
€203–425
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N74 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 11m
€74–160
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the bus from Paris Porte Dauphine to Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Bordebus Voltavançar 78 / ...
14h 42m
Drive 1,043.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Bordeauxcar 1,043.9 km
10h 6m
€159–229
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane DUS - BOD
6h 44m
€103–281
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CGN - BOD
8h 34m
€86–294
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane FRA - BOD
5h 11m
€140–304
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BRU - BOD
6h 13m
€110–251

Cologne to Bordeaux by train, subway, and foot

38Weekly Services

6h 26mAverage Duration

€203Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,069.9 km
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Bordeaux St Jean via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 15h 11m.

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