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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Tours is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 14h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Tours is to train via Paris which takes 5h 44m and costs €190 - €360.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Tours?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Tours. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at St Pierre Des Corps via Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Cologne to Tours?

The distance between Cologne and Tours is 753 km. The road distance is 717.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Tours without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 44m and costs €190 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Cologne to Tours, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Tours train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Tours?

The best way to get from Cologne to Tours is to train via Paris which takes 5h 44m and costs €190 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 14h 48m.

Where does the Cologne to Tours train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Tours?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Tours is 717 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Cologne to Tours.

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

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Where can I stay near Tours?

There are 767+ hotels available in Tours.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Tours 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
5h 44m
€195–359
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Toursbus FlixBus N1153
14h 48m
€59–106
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus
10h 59m
€81–173
Drive 717.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Tourscar 717.1 km
6h 46m
€112–161
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 St Pierre Des Corpstrain
6h 37m
€146–358
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
6h 30m
€195–359
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, 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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
6h 54m
€142–360
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane FRA - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain
7h 47m
€173–427
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, 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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
7h 53m
€163–446

Cologne to Tours by train, subway, and foot

36Weekly Services

5h 44mAverage Duration

€195Cheapest Price

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Distance: 753.4 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to St Pierre Des Corps via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Tours 6 times a week. Tickets cost €55–100 and the journey takes 13h 40m.

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