What is the cheapest way to get from Le Mans to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Le Mans to Cologne is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 10h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Le Mans to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Le Mans to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €90 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Le Mans and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Le Mans to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Le Mans and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Le Mans to Cologne?

The distance between Le Mans and Cologne is 735 km. The road distance is 686.9 km.

How do I travel from Le Mans to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Le Mans to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €90 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Le Mans to Cologne?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Le Mans to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Le Mans to Cologne train from?

Le Mans to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Le Mans station.

Train or bus from Le Mans to Cologne?

The best way to get from Le Mans to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €90 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Le Mans to Cologne train arrive?

Le Mans to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 station.

Can I drive from Le Mans to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Le Mans to Cologne is 687 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Le Mans to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Le Mans to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Le Mans to Cologne by train (TGV, 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
1. Take the train from Le Mans to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2train 411C / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
5h 45m
€93–266
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Le Mans to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 714 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cologne Airport CGNbus N74 / ...
10h 30m
€48–89
Drive 686.9 km
1. Drive from Le Mans to Colognecar 686.9 km
6h 30m
€104–150
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Le Mans to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
5h 59m
€141–390
Train via Antony
1. Take the train from Le Mans to Massy TGVtrain 061A / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbftrain Tha
5h 49m
€87–255
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Le Mans to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CDG - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 41m
€150–401
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Le Mans to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CDG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 28m
€122–346
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NTE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 2m
€142–349
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Le Mans to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CDG - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
8h 32m
€169–496

Le Mans to Cologne by train, foot, and subway

38Weekly Services

5h 45mAverage Duration

€93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 734.7 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Le Mans, France and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Le Mans to Koeln Hbf via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Le Mans to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 10h 30m.

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