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

The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Cologne is to bus and train which costs €65 - €170 and takes 17h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Marseille to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 5h 11m and costs €95 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Marseille and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Marseille to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arriving at Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Marseille and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Marseille St Charles and arriving at Köln Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Marseille to Cologne?

The distance between Marseille and Cologne is 1279 km. The road distance is 1004.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Marseille to Cologne without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 59m and costs €70 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Marseille to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Cologne bus from?

Marseille to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Cologne train from?

Marseille to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Marseille St Charles station.

Train, bus or fly from Marseille to Cologne?

The best way to get from Marseille to Cologne is to train via Paris which takes 7h 59m and costs €70 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 28m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €250 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Marseille to Cologne bus arrive?

Marseille to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Marseille to Cologne train arrive?

Marseille to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Marseille to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Cologne is 1005 km. It takes approximately 9h 57m to drive from Marseille to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1776+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Marseille to Cologne by train (TGV, Trenitalia, 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbftrain Tha
7h 59m
€73–369
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Frankfurt - Main Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
17h 24m
€68–165
Drive 1,004.5 km
1. Drive from Marseille to Colognecar 1,004.5 km
9h 57m
€153–221
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MRS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 11m
€99–281
Train
1. Take the train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Frankfurttrain 84
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 49 / ...
11h 17m
€179–237
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Frankfurt central train stationbus N235
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
17h 28m
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MRS - CGN
6h 40m
€74–249
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MRS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 35m
€110–307
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MRS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 8m
€108–277

Marseille to Cologne by train

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7h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,279 km
Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Köln Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 17h 28m.

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