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

The cheapest way to get from Rodez to Cologne is to bus which costs €75 - €150 and takes 17h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rodez to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 8h 5m and costs €150 - €380.

Is there a direct train between Rodez and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Rodez to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rodez and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brive La Gaillarde, Gare d'Austerlitz and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.

How far is it from Rodez to Cologne?

The distance between Rodez and Cologne is 1192 km. The road distance is 967.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rodez to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 12h 41m and costs €100 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 12h 41m to get from Rodez to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rodez to Cologne train from?

Rodez to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rodez station.

Train or bus from Rodez to Cologne?

The best way to get from Rodez to Cologne is to train which takes 12h 41m and costs €100 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 17h 25m.

Where does the Rodez to Cologne train arrive?

Rodez to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Brive La Gaillarde station.

Can I drive from Rodez to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rodez to Cologne is 968 km. It takes approximately 11h 19m to drive from Rodez to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Rodez to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 10 ways to get from Rodez to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, night train, train, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Rodez to Brive La Gaillardetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Brive La Gaillarde to Paris Austerlitztrain
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
12h 41m
€101–441
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rodez to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N710
17h 25m
€79–150
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Rodez to Paris Austerlitznighttrain 3754
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
15h 52m
€159–461
Drive 967.5 km
1. Drive from Rodez to Colognecar 967.5 km
11h 19m
€150–216
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rodez to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 84
3. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
4. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Suedtrain Re
17h 53m
€167–290
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane TLS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
9h 36m
€134–368
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane TLS - CGN
9h 8m
€113–374
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane TLS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
8h 5m
€154–374
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane TLS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
9h 36m
€142–354
Train, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane TLS - CRL
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Liège Rue du Plan Inclinedbus
4. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain
10h 6m
€134–414

Rodez to Cologne by train and subway

38Weekly Services

12h 41mAverage Duration

€101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,192.2 km
Duration: 12h 41m

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

You can take a train from Rodez to Koeln Hbf via Brive La Gaillarde, Paris Austerlitz, Gare d'Austerlitz, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 12h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rodez to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station, Lyon, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 17h 25m.

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