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 €75 - €150 and takes 17h 35m.

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 46m and costs €70 - €280.

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 Köln Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Perpignan to Cologne?

The distance between Perpignan and Cologne is 1423 km. The road distance is 1143.3 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 50m and costs €250 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 50m 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 50m and costs €250 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 17h 35m.

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 7m to drive from Perpignan to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Perpignan to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbftrain Tha
9h 50m
€251–554
Train to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, fly to Weeze Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Perpignan to Gironatrain
2. Fly from Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO) to Weeze Airport (NRN)plane GRO - NRN
3. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
9h 19m
€53–297
Bus
1. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N710
17h 35m
€79–147
Drive 1,143.3 km
1. Drive from Perpignan to Colognecar 1,143.3 km
11h 7m
€177–255
Train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Santstrain
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BCN - CGN
6h 46m
€74–280
Train
1. Take the train from Perpignan to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
11h 22m
€236–417
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Frankfurt - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
17h 45m
€101–190
Train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Santstrain
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BCN - DUS
7h 22m
€79–312
Fly Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport (PGF) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane PGF - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 57m
€235–578
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Perpignan to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
8h 50m
€163–344

Perpignan to Cologne by train

37Weekly Trains

9h 50mAverage Duration

€251Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,423.2 km
Duration: 9h 50m

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

You can take a train from Perpignan to Köln Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Montpellier, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 17h 35m.

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