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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Cernay is to bus via Strasbourg which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Cernay is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Cernay?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Cernay. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Cernay via Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Cernay?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Cernay. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Cernay via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg and Mulhouse Gare Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Cologne to Cernay?

The distance between Cologne and Cernay is 506 km. The road distance is 436.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Cernay without a car is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 5h 31m and costs €90 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Cologne to Cernay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Cernay bus from?

Cologne to Cernay bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bonn UN Campus station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Cernay train from?

Cologne to Cernay train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Cernay?

The best way to get from Cologne to Cernay is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 5h 31m and costs €90 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €65 and takes 8h 57m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €280 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Cologne to Cernay bus arrive?

Cologne to Cernay bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Where does the Cologne to Cernay train arrive?

Cologne to Cernay train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Cernay?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Cernay is 437 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Cologne to Cernay.

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

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Where can I stay near Cernay?

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Cologne to Cernay - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Cernay by train (TGV), 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 via Karlsruhe
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mulhouse Villetrain Ter
5h 31m
€91–185
Bus via Strasbourg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Strasbourgbus FlixBus N11
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Mulhousebus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 49m
€41–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 57m
€53–63
Drive 436.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Cernaycar 436.7 km
4h 40m
€70–101
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
5h 1m
€159–406
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationtrain 43 / ...
5h 46m
€90–193
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
6h 31m
€113–280
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel (BSL)plane CGN - BSL
8h 21m
€131–276
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
7h 53m
€116–286
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
7h 3m
€128–310

Cologne to Cernay by train

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5h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 505.7 km
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Cernay via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Mulhouse Gare Centrale in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €48–52 and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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