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

The cheapest way to get from Tours to Cologne is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 13h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tours to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 52m and costs €150 - €450.

Is there a direct train between Tours and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Tours to Cologne. However, there are services departing from St Pierre Des Corps and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Tours to Cologne?

The distance between Tours and Cologne is 754 km. The road distance is 716.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Tours to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs €75 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Tours to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tours to Cologne train from?

Tours to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from St Pierre Des Corps station.

Train or bus from Tours to Cologne?

The best way to get from Tours to Cologne is to train which takes 6h and costs €75 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 13h 45m.

Where does the Tours to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tours to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Tours to Cologne is 717 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Tours to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1744+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Tours to Cologne by train (TGV, 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 St Pierre Des Corps to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln HbfThalys
6h
€77–286
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tours to Cologne Airport CGNFlixBus N1153
13h 45m
€55–98
Drive 716.6 km
1. Drive from Tours to Cologne716.6 km
6h 40m
€111–160
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
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 52m
€152–446
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin BusBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln HbfTha
7h 51m
€58–255
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)CDG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
6h 13m
€136–412
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CDG - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
6h 41m
€163–462
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Frankfurt (FRA)NTE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
7h 4m
€143–392

Tours to Cologne by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 753.7 km
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a train from St Pierre Des Corps to Koeln Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 6h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Tours to Cologne Airport CGN 6 times a week. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 13h 30m.

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