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

The cheapest way to get from Mende to Cologne is to bus which costs €65 - €150 and takes 17h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mende to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 9h 51m and costs €130 - €390.

Is there a direct train between Mende and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Mende to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Mende and arriving at Köln Hbf via Nimes, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

How far is it from Mende to Cologne?

The distance between Mende and Cologne is 1381 km. The road distance is 908.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Mende to Cologne without a car is to train via Paris which takes 11h 56m and costs €130 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 11h 56m to get from Mende to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mende to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Mende to Cologne?

The best way to get from Mende to Cologne is to train via Paris which takes 11h 56m and costs €130 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €150 and takes 17h 14m.

Where does the Mende to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mende to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Mende to Cologne is 908 km. It takes approximately 9h 58m to drive from Mende to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Mende to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, plane, train (TGV), or train

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 Mende to Nimestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nimes to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbftrain Tha
11h 56m
€135–467
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from MENDE - Gare Sncf to CLERMONT-FERRAND - Gare Sncfbus 283
2. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyonbus 799 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lyon to Cologne Airport CGNbus
17h 14m
€69–149
Drive 908.1 km
1. Drive from Mende to Colognecar 908.1 km
9h 58m
€137–198
Bus to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from MENDE - Aigues-passes - La Caille to MONTPELLIER - Mosson TM1 TM3bus
2. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MPL - DUS
11h 32m
€169–439
Train
1. Take the train from Mende to Nimestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nimes to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re / ...
4. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Kall Bftrain
5. Take the train from Kall Bf to Köln Süd Bftrain
16h 45m
€141–416
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from MENDE - MENDE - Foirail to LE PUY-EN-VELAY - Gare Routièrebus 282
2. Take the bus from Le Puy-en-Velay to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Karlsruhe - Central Station South Sidebus
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...
19h 6m
€88–173
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Mende to Nimestrain
2. Take the train from Nimes to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LYS - DUS
9h 51m
€138–389
Train, train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Mende to Nimestrain
2. Take the train from Nimes to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
3. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MRS - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
10h 47m
€143–340
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Mende to Nimestrain
2. Take the train from Nimes to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LYS - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
10h 15m
€180–450

Mende to Cologne by train

14Weekly Trains

11h 56mAverage Duration

€135Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Mende to Cologne.

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Distance: 1,381.3 km
Duration: 11h 56m

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

You can take a train from Mende to Köln Hbf via Nimes, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 11h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MENDE - Gare Sncf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Gare SNCF, Maison de la Culture, Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 17h 14m.

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