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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Crolles is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 14h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Crolles is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 8m and costs €140 - €350.

How far is it from Cologne to Crolles?

The distance between Cologne and Crolles is 1073 km. The road distance is 792.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Crolles without a car is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs €150 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Cologne to Crolles, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cologne to Crolles?

The best way to get from Cologne to Crolles is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs €150 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 14h 24m.

Can I drive from Cologne to Crolles?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Crolles is 792 km. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Cologne to Crolles.

Where can I stay near Crolles?

There are 2024+ hotels available in Crolles.

Cologne to Crolles - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Crolles by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to ChambéryEurostar
9h 32m
€158–521
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to LyonFlixBus N710
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Grenoble766 / ...
14h 24m
€68–120
Drive 792.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Crolles792.2 km
8h 31m
€122–176
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)DUS - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Crolles - Le Rafour
7h 20m
€109–309
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBB43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
3. Take the train from Bern to Genève-AéroportIc1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Crolles - Le Rafour
11h 27m
€116–297
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)FRA - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Crolles - Le Rafour
7h 8m
€142–347
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)DUS - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Grenoble
7h 52m
€118–351
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)FRA - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Grenoble
7h 45m
€146–369
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BRU - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Grenoble
9h 9m
€127–368

Cologne to Crolles by train and bus

2Weekly Services

9h 32mAverage Duration

€158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,073.3 km
Duration: 9h 32m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Crolles, Crolles Mairie via Brussel-Zuid, Chambéry, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Pontcharra Sur Breda Allevard, and Pontcharra, Pontcharra Gare in around 9h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mairie via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Lyon, and Gare Routiere in around 14h 24m.

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