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Museum Ludwig
Major modern and contemporary art museum beside the cathedral, known for Pop Art, Picasso works, and a strong international collection.
Cheapest price
$216
Average price
$324
Fastest journey
6 h 28 m
Average duration
6 h 29 m
Trains per day
46
Distance
880 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Cologne Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Cologne Hbf will cost around $324 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $216.
It's difficult to get from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Cologne Hbf without transferring at least once.
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9459Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, and a flight costs an average of $309.
Distance: 546 miles (880 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$264 Average price | $106 Average price Cheapest | $700 Average price | $296 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 25m Average total duration 14h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Cologne Hbf:
A bus is $158 (€129) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Cologne Hbf costing on average $264 (€216).
A bus is $594 (€487) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Cologne Hbf costing on average $700 (€573).
Other travel options to Cologne Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 7m.
Bus takes on average 14h 55m.
The journey is about 3h 57m faster (6h 7m by train vs 10h 4m by car) and roughly $33 (€27) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($264 (€216) vs $296 (€243)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Cologne Hbf trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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8478+ 9423 | 6:46 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h29 | 1:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8478+ 9435 | 6:46 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 8h28 | 3:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9423+ 8478 | 6:46 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h29 | 1:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8478+ 9423 | 6:46 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h29 | 1:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8440+ 9435 | 6:58 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 8h16 | 3:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8500+ 9459 | 7:12 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 12h03 | 7:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8500+ 9435 | 7:12 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 8h02 | 3:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8404+ 9471 | 7:45 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 13h30 | 9:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8404+ 9459 | 7:45 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 11h30 | 7:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8404+ 9435 | 7:45 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 7h29 | 3:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
12250+ 9477 | 8:46 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 13h36 | 10:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
12250+ 9471 | 8:46 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 12h29 | 9:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
12250+ 9459 | 8:46 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 10h29 | 7:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9435+ 12250 | 8:46 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h28 | 3:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
12250+ 9435 | 8:46 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h28 | 3:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8560+ 9477 | 9:46 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 12h36 | 10:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8530+ 9477 | 9:46 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 12h36 | 10:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8560+ 9459 | 9:46 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 9h29 | 7:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8486+ 9477 | 10:16 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 12h06 | 10:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8486+ 9471 | 10:16 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 10h59 | 9:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8486+ 9459 | 10:16 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 8h59 | 7:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
12254+ 9477 | 10:47 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 11h35 | 10:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
12254+ 9471 | 10:47 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 10h28 | 9:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
12254+ 9459 | 10:47 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 8h28 | 7:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8534+ 9477 | 12:12 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 10h10 | 10:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8534+ 9459 | 12:12 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 7h03 | 7:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8534+ 9471 | 12:12 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 9h03 | 9:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
12268+ 9459 | 12:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h29 | 7:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8508+ 9477 | 12:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 9h36 | 10:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
12268+ 9477 | 12:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 9h36 | 10:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9459+ 12268 | 12:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h29 | 7:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8508+ 9459 | 12:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h29 | 7:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
12268+ 9459 | 12:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h29 | 7:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
12258+ 9471 | 1:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 7h29 | 9:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
12258+ 9477 | 1:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 8h36 | 10:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8580+ 9471 | 1:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 7h29 | 9:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8580+ 9477 | 1:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 8h36 | 10:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9471+ 12258 | 1:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 7h29 | 9:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
12258+ 9471 | 1:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 7h29 | 9:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
12260+ 9477 | 2:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 7h36 | 10:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8512+ 9477 | 2:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 7h36 | 10:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8540+ 9477 | 3:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h36 | 10:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8582+ 9477 | 3:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h36 | 10:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9477+ 8582 | 3:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h36 | 10:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8540+ 9477 | 3:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h36 | 10:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
8582+ 9477 | 3:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h36 | 10:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Cologne Hbf run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $117 (€96) but you can travel from only $65 (€53) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:43, the last at 13:46. The fastest train covers the 546 miles (880 km) distance in 6h 27m.
Distance 546 miles (880 km) |
Average train duration 6h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $117 (€96) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 27m |
First train 4:43 AM |
Last train 1:46 PM |
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Major modern and contemporary art museum beside the cathedral, known for Pop Art, Picasso works, and a strong international collection.
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Leading fine arts museum with important medieval, Baroque, and 19th-century paintings, offering one of Cologne’s strongest classic art collections.
Revitalized waterfront district with striking modern architecture, promenades, and photogenic Rhine views, popular on social media.
Wide riverside steps and promenade on the right bank, famous for postcard views back toward the cathedral skyline.
Historic Old Town square lined with traditional facades and lively public life, ideal for absorbing the classic Cologne atmosphere.
The city’s signature top-fermented beer, traditionally served in small cylindrical glasses. It is central to Cologne’s brewing culture and best enjoyed in a classic brauhaus.
A classic Cologne snack of rye roll, Gouda cheese, mustard, onions, and pickles. Despite the name, it contains no chicken and is a staple in local beer halls.
A traditional Rhineland dish of mashed potatoes and apple sauce, often served with black pudding and fried onions. The name means 'Heaven and Earth.'
Established traditional brewery restaurant in the old town, popular for authentic Cologne specialties, Kölsch, and rustic historic atmosphere.
Well-known central brauhaus serving Sion Kölsch and dependable local dishes. A solid choice for visitors wanting a classic Cologne beer hall experience.
A long-established restaurant by the Rhine, especially known for pork knuckle and hearty German fare in a traditional, tourist-friendly setting.
Moderate by German standards. Budget eats are easy to find, but hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxis. Small tips are optional in cafes and bars.
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