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

The cheapest way to get from Toulouse to Cologne is to bus which costs €85 - €160 and takes 17h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Toulouse to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 5h 13m and costs €130 - €340.

Is there a direct train between Toulouse and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Toulouse to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Toulouse Matabiau and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

How far is it from Toulouse to Cologne?

The distance between Toulouse and Cologne is 1327 km. The road distance is 1156.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Toulouse to Cologne without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 35m and costs €95 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Toulouse to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Toulouse to Cologne train from?

Toulouse to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Toulouse Matabiau station.

Train, bus or fly from Toulouse to Cologne?

The best way to get from Toulouse to Cologne is to train via Paris which takes 9h 35m and costs €95 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 17h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €340 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Toulouse to Cologne train arrive?

Toulouse to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Toulouse to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Toulouse to Cologne is 1157 km. It takes approximately 10h 50m to drive from Toulouse to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Toulouse to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Toulouse to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, plane, train, or train (Eurostar)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln HbfThalys
9h 35m
€95–346
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Paris Gare d'AusterlitzIntercités
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln HbfTha
12h 6m
€76–318
Bus
1. Take the bus from Toulouse to MontpellierN701 / ...
2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Cologne Airport CGNFlixBus N710
17h 50m
€88–157
Drive 1,156.7 km
1. Drive from Toulouse to Cologne1,156.7 km
10h 50m
€179–258
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)TLS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 42m
€110–311
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)TLS - CGN
6h 26m
€97–340
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Frankfurt (FRA)TLS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
5h 13m
€134–338
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)TLS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
6h 56m
€121–298
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)TLS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbf
8h
€146–398
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)TLS - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Liège Rue du Plan Inclined
3. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf
7h 10m
€105–332

Toulouse to Cologne by train, foot, and subway

39Weekly Services

9h 35mAverage Duration

€95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,326.7 km
Duration: 9h 35m

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

You can take a train from Toulouse Matabiau to Koeln Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toulouse to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Montpellier, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 17h 50m.

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