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

The cheapest way to get from Reims to Cologne is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reims to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Reims and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Reims to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV and arriving at Bonn UN Campus via Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Reims and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Reims to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Reims and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Reims to Cologne?

The distance between Reims and Cologne is 670 km. The road distance is 346.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Reims to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €230 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Reims to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reims to Cologne bus from?

Reims to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV station.

Where do I catch the Reims to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Reims to Cologne?

The best way to get from Reims to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €230 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 47m.

Where does the Reims to Cologne bus arrive?

Reims to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.

Where does the Reims to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reims to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Reims to Cologne is 347 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Reims to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Reims to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reims to Paris Esttrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
5h 14m
€239–383
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV to Saarbrücken bus stationbus 109 / ...
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
8h 47m
€43–75
Drive 346.6 km
1. Drive from Reims to Colognecar 346.6 km
3h 50m
€66–95
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 30m
€121–271
Train via Brussels #2
1. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne TGV to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 51m
€111–261

Reims to Cologne by train and foot

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Distance: 670.2 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Reims to Koeln Hbf via Paris Est and Paris Nord in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reims to Koeln Sued via Champagne-Ardenne, Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV, Saarbrücken bus station, Bonn UN Campus, and Bonn Un Campus in around 8h 47m.

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