How to travel from Bordeaux to Cologne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bordeaux to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $213.

Distance: 546 miles (879 km)

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$86

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$249

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$764

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14h 54m

Average total duration

14h 24m

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30m

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7h 53m

Average total duration

7h 23m

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6h 40m

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3h 40m

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3h 0m

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0.9 - 2.2kg

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2.6 - 5.3kg

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from Bordeaux to Cologne

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

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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 Bus
08:00PM17h25
Bordeaux
01:25PMCologne
$831One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus
08:00PM17h25
Bordeaux
01:25PMCologne
$831One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

BlaBlaCar Bus
12:25PM17h00
Bordeaux
05:25AMCologne
$1301One-way
0 transfers

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BlaBlaCar Bus
10:59PM17h41
Bordeaux
04:40PMCologne
$1141One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus
11:05PM17h35
Bordeaux
04:40PMCologne
$1251One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
12:00PM19h20
Bordeaux
07:20AMCologne
$1821One-way
0 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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bordeaux and Cologne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bordeaux to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $53 (€42).

This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Cologne:

A bus is $119 (€96) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Cologne costing on average $172 (€139).

A bus is $160 (€129) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Cologne costing on average $213 (€172).

The fastest way to travel from Bordeaux to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 0m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 27m.

Bus takes on average 15h 30m.

The distance from Bordeaux to Cologne is approximately 546 miles (879 km).
The average frequency per day from Bordeaux to Cologne is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bordeaux to Cologne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bordeaux to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurostar, TGV, TGV INOUI to go to Cologne by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair to go to Cologne by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Cologne by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bordeaux to Cologne:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Bordeaux to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.
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