There are 3 ways to get from Cologne to Saint-Quentin by train (Eurostar) or car
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Train via Brussels
best- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to St Quentintrain 56
4h 33m€67–172Drive 323.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Cologne to Saint-Quentincar 323.8 km
3h 58m€52–74Train
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to St Quentintrain 56
4h 37m€102–172
Cologne to Saint-Quentin by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Saint-Quentin is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Saint-Quentin is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Saint-Quentin. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at St Quentin via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Cologne and Saint-Quentin is 375 km. The road distance is 323.8 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Saint-Quentin without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 33m and costs €65 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Cologne to Saint-Quentin, including transfers.
Cologne to Saint-Quentin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Saint-Quentin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Saint-Quentin is 324 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Cologne to Saint-Quentin.
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What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Saint-Quentin, France?
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to St Quentin via Bruxelles Midi and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 33m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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