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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Rouen to Cologne
Cheapest price
$274
Average price
$274
Fastest journey
5 h 3 m
Average duration
5 h 14 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
448 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rouen to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rouen to Cologne will cost around $274 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $274.
It's difficult to get from Rouen to Cologne without transferring at least 2 times.
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5:46 AM5h29Rouen11:15 AMCologne$2741One-way2 transfers- 8:04 AM5h11Rouen1:15 PMCologne$2741One-way2 transfers
- 10:11 AM5h03Rouen3:14 PMCologne$2741One-way2 transfers
- 2:01 PM5h14Rouen7:15 PMCologne$2741One-way2 transfers
- 4:02 PM5h13Rouen9:15 PMCologne$2741One-way2 transfers
- 10:11 AM5h03Rouen3:14 PMCologne$2741One-way2 transfers
- 8:04 AM5h11Rouen1:15 PMCologne$2741One-way2 transfers
- 4:02 PM5h13Rouen9:15 PMCologne$2741One-way2 transfers
- 2:01 PM5h14Rouen7:15 PMCologne$2741One-way2 transfers
- 5:46 AM5h29Rouen11:15 AMCologne$2741One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Rouen to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rouen to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $228.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$274 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $566 Average price | $125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 8m Average total duration 8h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rouen to Cologne:
A bus is $201 (€162) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rouen to Cologne costing on average $274 (€221).
A bus is $494 (€398) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rouen to Cologne costing on average $566 (€457).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 36m.
Flight takes on average 8h 8m.
You'll arrive about 37m sooner (5h 19m by train vs 5h 56m by car). Tickets start at around $274 (€221) compared to roughly $125 (€101) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Rouen to Cologne train times
The table below shows live departures for Rouen to Cologne trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:46 AM Rouen | 5h29 | 11:15 AM Cologne | 2 transfers | |
| 8:04 AM Rouen | 5h11 | 1:15 PM Cologne | 2 transfers | |
| 10:11 AM Rouen | 5h03 | 3:14 PM Cologne | 2 transfers | |
| 2:01 PM Rouen | 5h14 | 7:15 PM Cologne | 2 transfers | |
| 4:02 PM Rouen | 5h13 | 9:15 PM Cologne | 2 transfers | |
| 4:12 PM Rouen | 6h10 | 10:22 PM Cologne | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rouen to Cologne
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Trains from Rouen to Cologne run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $274 (€221) but you can travel from only $44 (€36) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:15, the last at 13:42. The fastest train covers the 278 miles (448 km) distance in 5h 3m.
Distance 278 miles (448 km) |
Average train duration 5h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $274 (€221) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 3m |
First train 2:15 AM |
Last train 1:42 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Rouen to Cologne trainsSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Rouen and Cologne from $44 (€36). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Rouen to Cologne
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