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 €40 - €80 and takes 10h 26m.

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 22m and costs €75 - €120.

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 École de Gendarmerie and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Melun, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

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 42m.

How far is it from Melun to Cologne?

The distance between Melun and Cologne is 577 km. The road distance is 490.8 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 which takes 5h 42m and costs €150 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m 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.

Where do I catch the Melun to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Melun to Cologne?

The best way to get from Melun to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €150 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 26m.

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.

Where does the Melun to Cologne train arrive?

Melun to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Melun to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Melun to Cologne is 491 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Melun to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1831+ 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, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melun to Paris Nordtrain D
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
5h 42m
€158–276
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Melun to Gare de Lyon - Van Goghbus R
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cologne Airport CGNbus N74 / ...
10h 26m
€42–76
Drive 490.8 km
1. Drive from Melun to Colognecar 490.8 km
5h 22m
€77–111
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Le Mée to Paris Nordtrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 34m
€140–360
Train via Gare du Mée
1. Take the train from Le Mée to Paris Nordtrain D
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbftrain Tha
6h 5m
€102–275
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Le Mée to Paris Nordtrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CDG - CGN
8h 11m
€121–488
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Le Mée to Paris Nordtrain
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 36m
€119–367
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Le Mée to Paris Nordtrain
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 50m
€166–482

Melun to Cologne by bus and train

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5h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 576.8 km
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Gare de Melun to Koeln Hbf via Gare de Melun, Melun, and Paris Nord in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from École de Gendarmerie to Koeln Hbf via Melun, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 10h 26m.

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