There are 6 ways to get from Limoges to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, train, 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
best- Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Paris AusterlitzIntercités
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln HbfThalys
8h 16m€69–350Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Limoges to Paris - Champigny-sur-Marne
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln HbfTha
11h 46m€50–225Drive 870.8 km
- Drive from Limoges to Cologne870.8 km
8h 6m€133–192Fly Limoges-Bellegarde Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
- Fly from Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LIG - CGN
6h 31m€75–253Bus
- Take the bus from Limoges to OrléansN715 / ...
- Take the bus from Orléans to LeverkusenN179
16h 2m€63–105Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Paris Austerlitz
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CDG - DUS
8h 35m€143–484
Limoges to Cologne by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limoges to Cologne is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 16h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Limoges to Cologne is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs €75 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Limoges to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Limoges and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Orléans and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Limoges to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Limoges Benedictins and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Gare d'Austerlitz and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
The distance between Limoges and Cologne is 932 km. The road distance is 870.8 km.
The best way to get from Limoges to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs €65 - €350.
It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Limoges to Cologne, including transfers.
Limoges to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Limoges station.
Limoges to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Limoges Benedictins station.
The best way to get from Limoges to Cologne is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs €65 - €350. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €75 - €260 and takes 6h 31m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 16h 2m.
What companies run services between Limoges, France and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Limoges Benedictins to Koeln Hbf via Paris Austerlitz, Gare d'Austerlitz, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Ryanair UK, and Jet2.com fly from Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 6 times a week.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–270
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Limoges-Bellegarde Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–350
- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from Limoges-Bellegarde Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €70–240
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–410
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 Limoges Benedictins to Paris Austerlitz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–150
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–200
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–200
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Limoges to Paris - Champigny-sur-Marne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €3–24
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt/en
- Online ticket
- €3–24
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Limoges to Orléans
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Orléans to Leverkusen
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Limoges to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Orléans station.
Limoges to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Austerlitz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limoges to Cologne is 871 km. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Limoges to Cologne.
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