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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Poitiers is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 16h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Poitiers is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €230 - €410.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Poitiers via Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Cologne to Poitiers?

The distance between Cologne and Poitiers is 854 km. The road distance is 818.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €230 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Cologne to Poitiers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Poitiers train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Poitiers?

The best way to get from Cologne to Poitiers is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €230 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 16h 8m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €350 and takes 11h 32m.

Where does the Cologne to Poitiers train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Poitiers?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Poitiers is 819 km. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Cologne to Poitiers.

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

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Where can I stay near Poitiers?

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Cologne to Poitiers - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Poitiers by train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain Tgv
6h 35m
€230–408
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Poitiersbus FlixBus N1153
16h 8m
€68–116
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 14m
€205–336
Drive 818.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Poitierscar 818.9 km
7h 49m
€127–183
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane CGN - PIS
11h 32m
€88–347
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to MG Hbf /Europaplatztrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoventrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane EIN - PIS
16h 46m
€123–334
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, 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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitierstrain
7h 14m
€181–449

Cologne to Poitiers by train, subway, and foot

39Weekly Services

6h 35mAverage Duration

€230Cheapest Price

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Distance: 854.4 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Poitiers via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Poitiers 6 times a week. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 15h.

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