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

The cheapest way to get from Picardy to Cologne is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 13h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Picardy to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 2h 50m and costs €140 - €350.

How far is it from Picardy to Cologne?

The distance between Picardy and Cologne is 697 km. The road distance is 719.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Picardy to Cologne without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 57m and costs €120 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Picardy to Cologne, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Picardy to Cologne?

The best way to get from Picardy to Cologne is to train via Paris which takes 6h 57m and costs €120 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 13h 37m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €310 and takes 4h 9m.

Can I drive from Picardy to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Picardy to Cologne is 719 km. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Picardy to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1744+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LYS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbf
2h 50m
€144–348
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Cologne Airport CGNFlixBus N710
13h 37m
€71–118
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln HbfTha
6h 57m
€126–405
Drive 719.1 km
1. Drive from Picardy to Cologne719.1 km
7h 31m
€111–160
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LYS - CGN
4h 9m
€139–301
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA)LYS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
2h 52m
€165–374
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
8h 54m
€113–285
Train #2
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Baden-Baden84
2. Take the train from Baden-Baden to Köln Hbf43 / ...
10h 13m
€133–230
Train #3
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to LuxembourgTgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Koeln SuedRe
12h 30m
€133–330

Picardy to Cologne by bus and train

5Weekly Services

13h 37mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 696.8 km
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Picardy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from Picardy to Köln Hbf via Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Cologne Airport CGN once daily. Tickets cost €55–80 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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