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

The cheapest way to get from Perpignan to Cologne is to bus which costs €85 - €180 and takes 17h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perpignan to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 6h 38m and costs €80 - €320.

Is there a direct train between Perpignan and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Perpignan to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Perpignan and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

How far is it from Perpignan to Cologne?

The distance between Perpignan and Cologne is 1423 km. The road distance is 1143.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Perpignan to Cologne without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 46m and costs €100 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Perpignan to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perpignan to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Perpignan to Cologne?

The best way to get from Perpignan to Cologne is to train via Paris which takes 9h 46m and costs €100 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €180 and takes 17h 30m.

Where does the Perpignan to Cologne train arrive?

Perpignan to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Perpignan to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Perpignan to Cologne is 1143 km. It takes approximately 11h to drive from Perpignan to Cologne.

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Perpignan to Cologne by train (TGV, 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 Paris
best
1. Take the train from Perpignan to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln HbfThalys
9h 46m
€108–514
Train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Sants
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BCN - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
7h 9m
€73–348
Bus
1. Take the bus from Perpignan to MontpellierFlixBus 788 / ...
2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Cologne Airport CGNFlixBus N710
17h 30m
€85–172
Drive 1,143.2 km
1. Drive from Perpignan to Cologne1,143.2 km
11h
€177–255
Train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Sants
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BCN - CGN
6h 38m
€80–317
Train
1. Take the train from Perpignan to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
11h 20m
€152–396
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from PERPIGNAN, Gare Routiere, Bd Saint-Assiscle, k/SNCF to FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str.
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
18h 59m
€109–182
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Perpignan to Aix En Provence Tgv
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)MRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
8h 34m
€148–380
Train, train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Perpignan to Narbonne
2. Take the train from Narbonne to Toulouse Matabiau
3. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Frankfurt (FRA)TLS - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
8h 16m
€151–406

Perpignan to Cologne by train

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9h 46mAverage Duration

€108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,423 km
Duration: 9h 46m

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

You can take a train from Perpignan to Koeln Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 9h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Perpignan to Köln Hbf via Montpellier, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 17h 30m.

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