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

The cheapest way to get from Dijon to Cologne is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dijon to Cologne is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Dijon and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Dijon to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Dijon Ville and arriving at Köln Hbf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Dijon to Cologne?

The distance between Dijon and Cologne is 730 km. The road distance is 503 km.

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

The best way to get from Dijon to Cologne without a car is to train via Basel which takes 5h 57m and costs €85 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Dijon to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dijon to Cologne train from?

Dijon to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Dijon Ville station.

Train or bus from Dijon to Cologne?

The best way to get from Dijon to Cologne is to train via Basel which takes 5h 57m and costs €85 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Dijon to Cologne train arrive?

Dijon to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Basel Sbb station.

Can I drive from Dijon to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Dijon to Cologne is 503 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Dijon to Cologne.

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

Book your Dijon to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1751+ hotels available in Cologne.

Dijon to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Dijon to Cologne by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV)

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 Basel
best
1. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Basel SbbTgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
5h 57m
€87–433
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dijon to Cologne Airport CGNFlixBus N710
7h 30m
€45–67
Drive 503 km
1. Drive from Dijon to Cologne503 km
5h 26m
€77–111
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich Hb
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
6h 4m
€128–417
Train
1. Take the train from Dijon Ville to LuxembourgTgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, HauptbahnhofRe / ...
3. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Kall Bf
4. Take the train from Kall Bf to Köln Süd Bf
9h 26m
€92–262
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich Hb
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
7h 5m
€140–431
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Marne La Vallee Chessy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CDG - DUS
6h 26m
€217–559
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Basel Sbb
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
6h 12m
€183–533

Dijon to Cologne by train

21Weekly Trains

5h 57mAverage Duration

€87Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dijon to Cologne.

Launch map view

Distance: 730.4 km
Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a train from Dijon Ville to Köln Hbf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dijon to Cologne Airport CGN once daily. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.