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 €30 - €65 and takes 10h 20m.

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 41m and costs €65 - €100.

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, Bahnhof SBB, Basel Euroairport FR and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

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 Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Cernay via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg and Mulhouse Gare Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Cologne to Cernay?

The distance between Cologne and Cernay is 505 km. The road distance is 435.8 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 Mannheim which takes 5h 32m and costs €100 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m 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 GrandBus, depart from Köln 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 Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Cernay?

The best way to get from Cologne to Cernay is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 32m and costs €100 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 8m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €260 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Cologne to Cernay bus arrive?

Cologne to Cernay bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Cologne to Cernay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Cernay?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Cernay is 436 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Cologne to Cernay.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to 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 Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mulhouse Villetrain Ter / ...
5h 32m
€102–157
Bus via Strasbourg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Strasbourgbus FlixBus N11
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Mulhousebus FlixBus 108 / ...
10h 20m
€31–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 8m
Drive 435.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Cernaycar 435.8 km
4h 41m
€67–96
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 3m
€161–321
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
6h 2m
€96–298
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel (BSL)plane CGN - BSL
7h 16m
€82–251
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
7h 36m
€114–288
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 33m
€114–312
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
7h 4m
€136–349

Cologne to Cernay by train

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5h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 504.5 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Cernay via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Mulhouse Gare Centrale in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhof once daily, and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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