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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Normandy is to drive which costs €75 - €120 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Normandy is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Normandy?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Normandy. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Rouen Rive Droite via Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Cologne to Normandy?

The distance between Cologne and Normandy is 669 km. The road distance is 516.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Normandy without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €130 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Cologne to Normandy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Normandy train from?

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

Where does the Cologne to Normandy train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Normandy?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Normandy is 517 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Cologne to Normandy.

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

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Where can I stay near Normandy?

There are 1332+ hotels available in Normandy.

Cologne to Normandy - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Normandy by train (Eurostar), 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 Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain K1+ / ...
5h 9m
€139–273
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 9m
€49–155
Drive 516.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Rouencar 516.6 km
4h 53m
€79–114
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Evreux - Normandietrain
6h 11m
€147–332
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Evreux - Normandietrain
6h 27m
€134–285
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Evreux - Normandietrain
7h 20m
€159–342

Cologne to Normandy by train

38Weekly Trains

5h 9mAverage Duration

€139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 669.1 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Rouen Rive Droite via Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 5h 9m.

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