There are 7 ways to get from Compiègne to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, 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- Take the train from Compiegne to Paris Nordtrain Ter
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
5h 13m€124–260Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Leverkusenbus N179
12h 1m€32–62Drive 412.4 km
- Drive from Compiègne to Colognecar 412.4 km
3h 54m€63–91Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Take the train from Compiegne to Paris Nordtrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
5h 46m€130–326Train via Brussels
- Take the train from Compiegne to St Quentintrain Ter
- Take the train from Saint-Quentin to Bruxelles-Miditrain Otc
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 6m€45–166Train via Brussels #2
- Take the train from Compiegne to St Quentintrain Ter
- Take the train from St Quentin to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain 63
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
6h 6m€83–205Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
- Take the train from Compiegne to Paris Nordtrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CDG - CGN
7h 15m€110–314
Compiègne to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Compiègne to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 12h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Compiègne to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Compiègne to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Gare-Quai de la République and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Gare Routière, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Compiègne to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Compiegne and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Compiègne and Cologne is 611 km. The road distance is 412.4 km.
The best way to get from Compiègne to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €120 - €260.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Compiègne to Cologne, including transfers.
Compiègne to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport station.
Compiègne to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Compiegne station.
The best way to get from Compiègne to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €120 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 12h 1m.
What companies run services between Compiègne, France and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Compiegne to Koeln Hbf via Paris Nord in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 8h 20m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–300
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–370
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–250
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €100–240
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–330
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €75–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Compiegne to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- Rail 1st Class
- €21–30
Train from Compiegne to St Quentin
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–26
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- Rail 1st Class
- €18–26
Train from St Quentin to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €26–40
- Rail 1st Class
- €40–60
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €110–230
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €110–160
- Comfort
- €130–190
- Premium
- €170–230
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €55–80
- Comfort
- €65–90
- Premium
- €90–120
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €55–80
- Comfort
- €65–90
- Premium
- €90–120
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Saint-Quentin to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €22–35
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €19–28
- 1st Class
- €30–45
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–50
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–50
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Leverkusen
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Compiègne to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.
Compiègne to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Compiègne to Cologne is 412 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Compiègne to Cologne.
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