How to travel from Bordeaux to Cologne

You can get to Cologne from Bordeaux 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Cologne is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $42 (€38) compared to other travel options to Cologne:

Taking a bus costs $179 (€162) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $221 (€200).

Taking a bus costs $275 (€248) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $317 (€286).

The fastest way from Bordeaux to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 4 h 5 min.

There are alternative travel options to Cologne that take longer:

Bus takes on average 15 h 15 min.

Getting to Cologne by train takes 10 h 29 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 545 miles (879 km) between Bordeaux and Cologne.

The average frequency per day from Bordeaux to Cologne is:

• 10 buses per day.
• Around 4 flights per day.
• Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Cologne from Bordeaux as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bordeaux to Cologne:

The following travel companies offer services from Bordeaux to Cologne:

• FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus can get you to Cologne by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Bordeaux to Cologne for $42 (€38) on Omio.
• Travel with TGV INOUI for trains to Cologne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for TGV INOUI Bordeaux to Cologne tickets on Omio for $317 (€286).

Yes, there are direct services available from Bordeaux to Cologne with the following travel companies:

• Direct bus with.
• Take a direct train with.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cologne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Bordeaux and Cologne.