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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Cologne is to bus and train which costs €60 - €230 and takes 18h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Cologne is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs €290 - €850.

Is there a direct train between Pau and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Pau to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

How far is it from Pau to Cologne?

The distance between Pau and Cologne is 1302 km. The road distance is 1238.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Pau to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs €90 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Pau to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pau to Cologne train from?

Pau to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Pau station.

Train, bus or fly from Pau to Cologne?

The best way to get from Pau to Cologne is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs €90 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 16h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €290 - €850 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Pau to Cologne train arrive?

Pau to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Pau to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Cologne is 1238 km. It takes approximately 11h 50m to drive from Pau to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1760+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Pau to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, night train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Pau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln HbfThalys
9h 25m
€93–343
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Lille - Europe Train Station
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
18h 20m
€64–230
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pau to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N765
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cologne Airport CGNN71 / ...
16h 55m
€97–156
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Pau to Paris Austerlitz3740
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln HbfThalys
15h 57m
€192–511
Drive 1,238.3 km
1. Drive from Pau to Cologne1,238.3 km
11h 50m
€189–273
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)PUF - DUS
7h 35m
€295–830
Train to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Pau to Bayonne
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BIQ - DUS
8h 36m
€154–372
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiau
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Frankfurt (FRA)TLS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
8h 1m
€144–354

Pau to Cologne by train, foot, and subway

28Weekly Services

9h 25mAverage Duration

€93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,302.4 km
Duration: 9h 25m

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

You can take a train from Pau to Koeln Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 16h 55m.

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