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

The cheapest way to get from Poitiers to Cologne is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 15h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poitiers to Cologne is to train via Paris which takes 6h 14m and costs €220 - €410.

Is there a direct train between Poitiers and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Poitiers to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Poitiers and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Poitiers to Cologne?

The distance between Poitiers and Cologne is 851 km. The road distance is 816.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Poitiers to Cologne without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 14m and costs €220 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Poitiers to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poitiers to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Poitiers to Cologne?

The best way to get from Poitiers to Cologne is to train via Paris which takes 6h 14m and costs €220 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 15h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €300 and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Poitiers to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Poitiers to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Poitiers to Cologne is 816 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Poitiers to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Poitiers to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Poitiers to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, plane, 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 Poitiers to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
6h 14m
€224–405
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Poitiers to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N1153
15h 20m
€67–112
Drive 816.2 km
1. Drive from Poitiers to Colognecar 816.2 km
7h 42m
€126–182
Fly
1. Fly from Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane PIS - CGN
7h 34m
€72–299
Train
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbftrain Tha
6h 33m
€224–405
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Busbus
2. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Aéroport CDG 1train B
3. Take the bus from Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station to Liègebus
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Koln Sudtrain Nj
15h 25m
€89–162

Poitiers to Cologne by train, foot, and subway

36Weekly Services

6h 14mAverage Duration

€224Cheapest Price

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Distance: 850.6 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a train from Poitiers to Koeln Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Poitiers to Cologne Airport CGN 6 times a week. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 15h.

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