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

The cheapest way to get from Rouen to Cologne is to bus and train which costs €30 - €150 and takes 7h 55m.

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 48m.

How far is it from Rouen to Cologne?

The distance between Rouen and Cologne is 669 km. The road distance is 516.2 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 48m and costs €70 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m 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 48m and costs €70 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 9h 38m.

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?

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

There are 6 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 48m
€72–237
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
7h 55m
€33–145
Drive 516.2 km
1. Drive from Rouen to Colognecar 516.2 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
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 27m
€149–363
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rouen to Brussels-North train stationbus 712
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
9h 38m
€43–93
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
€124–319

Rouen to Cologne by train

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5h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 669 km
Duration: 5h 48m

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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rouen to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Brussels-North train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 9h 38m.

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