What is the cheapest way to get from Reims Cathedral to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Reims Cathedral to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 9h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reims Cathedral to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Reims Cathedral to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Reims Cathedral and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Reims Cathedral to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Reims and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Reims Cathedral to Cologne?

The distance between Reims Cathedral and Cologne is 671 km. The road distance is 330.8 km.

How do I travel from Reims Cathedral to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Reims Cathedral to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs €170 - €310.

How long does it take to get from Reims Cathedral to Cologne?

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Reims Cathedral to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reims Cathedral to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Reims Cathedral to Cologne?

The best way to get from Reims Cathedral to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs €170 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 9h 29m.

Where does the Reims Cathedral to Cologne train arrive?

Reims Cathedral to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.

Can I drive from Reims Cathedral to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Reims Cathedral to Cologne is 331 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Reims Cathedral to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Reims Cathedral to Cologne?

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Reims Cathedral to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Reims Cathedral to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Reims to Paris Esttrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
5h 27m
€177–304
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to Trier central train stationbus N1335 / ...
2. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus 011
9h 29m
€33–62
Drive 330.8 km
1. Drive from Reims Cathedral to Colognecar 330.8 km
4h 10m
€52–75
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
6h 23m
€121–241
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Charleroi - Sudbus
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic
3. Take the train from Liège, Guillemins Bf to Köln Hbftrain 79
7h 14m
€54–120

Reims Cathedral to Cologne by foot and train

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5h 27mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Reims Cathedral to Cologne.

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Distance: 671.5 km
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Reims Cathedral, Grand Est, France and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from Reims Cathedral to Koeln Hbf via Reims, Paris Est, and Paris Nord in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Reims Cathedral to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Reims, Champagne-Ardenne, Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV, Trier central train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 9h 29m.

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