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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Laon is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 12h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Laon is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Laon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Laon. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Laon - Gare Routiere via Leverkusen, Lille - Europe Train Station and St Quentin - Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Laon?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Laon. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Laon via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Cologne to Laon?

The distance between Cologne and Laon is 667 km. The road distance is 333.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Laon without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €130 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Cologne to Laon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Laon bus from?

Cologne to Laon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Laon train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Laon?

The best way to get from Cologne to Laon is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €130 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 12h 53m.

Where does the Cologne to Laon bus arrive?

Cologne to Laon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Cologne to Laon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Laon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Laon is 334 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Cologne to Laon.

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

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Cologne to Laon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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 Nord to Laontrain Ter
5h 57m
€138–277
Train, bus via Brussels
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Saint-Quentintrain Otc
3. Take the bus from St Quentin - Gare Routiere to Laon - Gare Routierebus 513
6h 55m
€36–138
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Kall Bftrain
2. Take the train from Kall Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the bus from Trier to Reimsbus
4. Take the train from Reims to Laontrain Ter
12h 8m
Drive 333.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Laoncar 333.5 km
4h 4m
€52–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Lillebus 280
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Saint-Quentinbus
3. Take the bus from St Quentin - Gare Routiere to Laon - Gare Routierebus 513
12h 53m
€43–65

Cologne to Laon by train

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5h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 667.2 km
Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Laon via Paris Nord in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Laon - Gare Routiere via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, Saint-Quentin, and St Quentin - Gare Routiere in around 12h 53m.

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