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

The cheapest way to get from Soissons to Cologne is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 4h 25m.

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 25m and costs €55 - €85.

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 37m.

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 37m and costs €65 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m 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.

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 25m to drive from Soissons to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Soissons to Cologne by train (Eurostar), car, train, plane, or bus

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 NordTer
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln HbfThalys
5h 37m
€68–238
Bus, train via Saint-Quentin
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Soissons - Bld Gambetta to St Quentin - Gare Routiere533
2. Take the train from Saint-Quentin to Bruxelles-MidiOtc
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln HbfTha
6h 59m
€45–152
Drive 360.7 km
1. Drive from Soissons to Cologne360.7 km
4h 25m
€56–81
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Soissons to Paris Nord
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CDG - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 56m
€137–373
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Soissons - Bld Gambetta to St Quentin - Gare Routiere533
2. Take the train from St Quentin to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi63 / ...
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
6h 47m
€76–206
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Soissons to Paris Nord
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)CDG - CGN
7h 29m
€124–342
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Soissons to Paris Nord
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CDG - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln-Ehrenfeld
6h 32m
€137–415
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Soissons to Paris Nord
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)CDG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
6h 18m
€125–360

Soissons to Cologne by train

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5h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 631.3 km
Duration: 5h 37m

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 37m.

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