How to travel from Bordeaux to Cologne

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Travel Information to Cologne from Bordeaux

Distance545 miles (879 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$42 - $317
Cheapest modeBus • $42 (€38) • 15 h 15 min
Fastest modeFlight • $221 (€200) • 4 h 5 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or TGV INOUI

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 545 miles (879 km) from Bordeaux to Cologne. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or TGV INOUI among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Bordeaux to Cologne.

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from Bordeaux to Cologne

How to get from Bordeaux to Cologne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

BlaBlaCar Bus95926 · 50428
12:05AM17h35
Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
05:40PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
681One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus95926 · 50428
12:05AM17h35
Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
05:40PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
681One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

TGV INOUI5260+Austrian AirlinesOS364 · OS249
06:05AM13h30
Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
07:35PMCologne Bonn Airport
4491One-way
2 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:05PM18h35
Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
05:40PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
821One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus95920 · 50448
01:25PM17h00
Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
06:25AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
881One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:55PM19h55
Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
04:50PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
891One-way
1 transfer
TGV INOUI5260+Austrian AirlinesOS364+Eurowings OS8917
06:05AM15h55
Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
10:00PMCologne Bonn Airport
5511One-way
2 transfers
TGV INOUI5260+SWISSLX645+Eurowings LX4424
06:05AM27h30
Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
09:35AMCologne Bonn Airport
8531One-way
2 transfers
TGV INOUI5440 · 9862+SWISSLX645+Eurowings LX4424
09:09AM24h26
Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
09:35AMCologne Bonn Airport
8691One-way
3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bordeaux to Cologne

Travel to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bordeaux to Cologne.

FAQs

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.

    Looking to extend your trip from Bordeaux to Cologne? Many Omio customers who go from Bordeaux to Cologne usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Brussels or Frankfurt am Main. If you're looking to explore Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Brussels or Frankfurt am Main from Cologne, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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