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

The cheapest way to get from Melun to Cologne is to bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 11h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melun to Cologne is to drive which takes 5h 44m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Melun and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Melun to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Gendarmerie Briand and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Gare de Melun, Gare de Lyon - Diderot and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Melun and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Melun to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Melun and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Melun to Cologne?

The distance between Melun and Cologne is 580 km. The road distance is 476.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Melun to Cologne without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 50m and costs €170 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Melun to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melun to Cologne bus from?

Melun to Cologne bus services, operated by Transdev Île-de-France, depart from Gare de Melun station.

Where do I catch the Melun to Cologne train from?

Melun to Cologne train services, operated by Transilien – SNCF Voyageurs, depart from Melun station.

Train or bus from Melun to Cologne?

The best way to get from Melun to Cologne is to train via Paris which takes 5h 50m and costs €170 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 11h 9m.

Where does the Melun to Cologne bus arrive?

Melun to Cologne bus services, operated by Transdev Île-de-France, arrive at Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh station.

Where does the Melun to Cologne train arrive?

Melun to Cologne train services, operated by Transilien – SNCF Voyageurs, arrive at Paris Gare de Lyon station.

Can I drive from Melun to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Melun to Cologne is 476 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Melun to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1759+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Melun to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Melun to Paris Gare de Lyontrain R
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
5h 50m
€178–307
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gare de Melun to Gare de Lyon - Van Goghbus N132 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cologne Airport CGNbus N74 / ...
11h 9m
€47–96
Drive 476.4 km
1. Drive from Melun to Colognecar 476.4 km
5h 44m
€75–109
Bus, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Pompidou to Gare de Torcybus
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
5h 50m
€134–318
Train
1. Take the train from Melun to Paris Nordtrain D
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbftrain Tha
7h 13m
€98–196
Bus, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from Pompidou to Gare de Torcybus
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CDG - CGN
7h 39m
€121–358
Bus, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Pompidou to Gare de Torcybus
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 9m
€104–336
Bus, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Pompidou to Gare de Torcybus
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
7h 37m
€161–460

Melun to Cologne by bus and train

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5h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 579.9 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a bus from École de Gendarmerie to Koeln Hbf via Gare de Melun, Melun, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gendarmerie Briand to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Gare de Melun, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 11h 9m.

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