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

The cheapest way to get from Soissons to Cologne is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Soissons to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Soissons and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Soissons to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Soissons and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Soissons to Cologne?

The distance between Soissons and Cologne is 631 km. The road distance is 360.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Soissons to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €170 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Soissons to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Soissons to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Soissons to Cologne?

The best way to get from Soissons to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €170 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 10m.

Where does the Soissons to Cologne train arrive?

Soissons to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Soissons to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Soissons to Cologne is 361 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Soissons to Cologne.

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

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Soissons to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Soissons to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, 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 Soissons to Paris Nordtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
5h 32m
€176–318
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Soissons to Crepy En Valoisbus
2. Take the bus from Gare Sud to ROISSY POLE - Gare Routière Quai F1bus 691
3. Take the bus from Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Stationbus
11h 10m
€47–89
Drive 360.7 km
1. Drive from Soissons to Colognecar 360.7 km
4h 27m
€55–80
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Soissons to Paris Nordtrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
6h 7m
€132–291
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Soissons - Bld Gambetta to St Quentin - Gare Routierebus 533
2. Take the train from St Quentin to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain 63
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
6h 47m
€65–182
Bus, train via Liège
1. Take the bus from Soissons - Bld Gambetta to St Quentin - Gare Routierebus 533
2. Take the train from St Quentin to Monstrain 63
3. Take the train from Mons to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic
4. Take the train from Liège, Guillemins Bf to Köln Hbftrain 79
7h 44m
€68–157
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Soissons to Paris Nordtrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CDG - CGN
7h 44m
€110–317
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Soissons to Paris Nordtrain
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 29m
€128–295

Soissons to Cologne by train

38Weekly Trains

5h 32mAverage Duration

€176Cheapest Price

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Distance: 631.5 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a train from Soissons to Koeln Hbf via Paris Nord in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Soissons to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Crepy En Valois, Gare Sud, Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station, Cologne - Airport Bus Station, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 11h 10m.

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