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 €30 - €100 and takes 11h 25m.

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 40m and costs €70 - €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 Ecole de Gendarmerie and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Melun, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

How far is it from Melun to Cologne?

The distance between Melun and Cologne is 575 km. The road distance is 475.9 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 Gare de Lieusaint - Moissy which takes 5h 46m and costs €55 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m 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 Transilien – SNCF Voyageurs, depart from Melun station.

Train, bus or fly from Melun to Cologne?

The best way to get from Melun to Cologne is to train via Gare de Lieusaint - Moissy which takes 5h 46m and costs €55 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €100 and takes 11h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €320 and takes 7h 41m.

Where does the Melun to Cologne bus arrive?

Melun to Cologne bus services, operated by Transilien – SNCF Voyageurs, arrive at Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh station.

Can I drive from Melun to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Melun to Cologne is 476 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Melun to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1736+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Melun to Cologne by train (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 via Gare de Lieusaint - Moissy (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln HbfThalys
5h 46m
€56–223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Melun to Gare de Lyon - Van GoghR
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to LeverkusenN74 / ...
11h 25m
€33–100
Drive 475.9 km
1. Drive from Melun to Cologne475.9 km
5h 40m
€74–107
Bus, train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Pompidou to Gare de Lieusaint - Moissy
2. Take the train from Lieusaint - Moissy to Paris Nord
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CDG - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbf
6h 9m
Train
1. Take the train from Melun to Paris NordD
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln HbfTha
6h 6m
€58–228
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)CDG - CGN
7h 41m
€112–317
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Lieusaint - Moissy to Paris Nord
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)CDG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
6h 21m
€113–335
Bus, train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the bus from Pompidou to Gare de Lieusaint - Moissy
2. Take the train from Lieusaint - Moissy to Paris Nord
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CDG - BRU
4. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln-Ehrenfeld
6h 41m

Melun to Cologne by bus and train (Eurostar)

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5h 46mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 575.1 km
Duration: 5h 46m

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

Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €50–210 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ecole de Gendarmerie to Köln Heumarkt via Melun, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 11h 25m.

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