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

The cheapest way to get from Rouen to Cologne is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rouen to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Rouen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Rouen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rouen Rive Droite and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Haussmann Saint-Lazare and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Rouen to Cologne?

The distance between Rouen and Cologne is 669 km. The road distance is 516.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Rouen to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €190 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Rouen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rouen to Cologne train from?

Rouen to Cologne train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.

Train or bus from Rouen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Rouen to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €190 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Rouen to Cologne train arrive?

Rouen to Cologne train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.

Can I drive from Rouen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rouen to Cologne is 516 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Rouen to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1812+ hotels available in Cologne.

Rouen to Cologne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Rouen to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, 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 Rouen Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain K1+ / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
5h 47m
€194–340
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 30m
€44–82
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rouen to Brussels-North train stationbus 712
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Köln Hbftrain 79
8h 21m
€65–137
Drive 516.1 km
1. Drive from Rouen to Colognecar 516.1 km
4h 49m
€80–115
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
6h 25m
€145–343
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CDG - CGN
8h 2m
€123–359
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CDG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 46m
€136–337

Rouen to Cologne by train

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5h 47mAverage Duration

€194Cheapest Price

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Distance: 669.2 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Koeln Hbf via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Lille - Europe Train Station, Cologne - Airport Bus Station, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 9h 30m.

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