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

The cheapest way to get from Somme to Cologne is to bus which costs €35 - €85 and takes 9h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Somme to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Somme and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Somme to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Saint-Roch and arriving at Köln Hbf via Lille Flandres, Tournai and Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Somme to Cologne?

The distance between Somme and Cologne is 453 km. The road distance is 393.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Somme to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs €65 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Somme to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Somme to Cologne train from?

Somme to Cologne train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Saint-Roch station.

Train or bus from Somme to Cologne?

The best way to get from Somme to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Somme to Cologne train arrive?

Somme to Cologne train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Somme to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Somme to Cologne is 394 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Somme to Cologne.

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

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Somme to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Somme to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amiens to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
6h 20m
€70–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amiens to Brussels-North train stationbus 712
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
9h 3m
€37–83
Drive 393.9 km
1. Drive from Somme to Colognecar 393.9 km
3h 53m
€61–88
Train via Tournai
1. Take the train from Saint-Roch to Lille Flandrestrain K45
2. Take the train from Tournai to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 26m

Somme to Cologne by bus, train, and foot

84Weekly Services

6h 20mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Somme to Cologne.

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Distance: 452.7 km
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Somme, Hauts-de-France, France and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a bus from Gare du Nord C to Koeln Hbf via Gare Routière, Amiens, Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from AMIENS - Arrêt AMETIS DUNLOP to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via AMIENS - Gare routière, Amiens, Brussels-North train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 9h 3m.

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