545 miles (879 km) | |
Train, bus or flight | |
$42 - $317 | |
Bus • $42 (€38) • 15 h 15 min | |
Flight • $221 (€200) • 4 h 5 min | |
FlixBus 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.
How to get from Bordeaux to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Travel between Bordeaux and Cologne on TGV, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
TGV is a high-speed train company based in France. It operates a fleet of modern, high-speed trains that can reach speeds of up to 320 km/h. The TGV offers a variety of train types, including the TGV Duplex, TGV Lyria, TGV InOui, and TGV OuiGo. Each train type offers different amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfortable seating. The TGV also offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Flexi, and Prem's. Onboard facilities include a bar, restaurant, and luggage storage. The most popular routes for TGV are Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, and Paris to Lille.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
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:
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:
Yes, there are direct services available from Bordeaux to Cologne with the following travel companies:
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.
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