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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bordeaux to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 51m. 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 $52, and a flight costs an average of $166.
Distance: 546 miles (879 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$239 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $640 Average price | $300 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 2m Average total duration 14h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.6 - 5.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Cologne:
A bus is $155 (€127) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Cologne costing on average $239 (€197).
A bus is $556 (€457) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Cologne costing on average $640 (€527).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 24m.
Bus takes on average 14h 32m.
Travel optionsfrom Bordeaux to Cologne
How to get from Bordeaux to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 95920 · 504481:25 PM17h00Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes6:25 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$691One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 95920 · 504481:25 PM17h00Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes6:25 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$691One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH2259 · LH198210:55 AM6h25Bordeaux Mérignac Airport5:20 PMCologne Bonn Airport$8341One-way1 transfer
Other options
8404+94597:45 AM12h52Bordeaux-Saint-Jean8:37 PMCologne Hbf$2261One-way1 transfer- 8508+945912:46 PM7h51Bordeaux-Saint-Jean8:37 PMCologne Hbf$2321One-way1 transfer
- 12268+945912:46 PM7h51Bordeaux-Saint-Jean8:37 PMCologne Hbf$2321One-way1 transfer
- 95926 · 5042812:05 AM17h45Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes5:50 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$691One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 AM15h30Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate5:40 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$851One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 AM18h25Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate11:25 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$851One-way1 transfer
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U273024:10 PM9h05Bordeaux Mérignac Airport1:15 AMCologne Bonn Airport$751One-way1 transfer 
V72362+FR 866511:40 AM13h35Bordeaux Mérignac Airport1:15 AMCologne Bonn Airport$781One-way1 transfer- V72362+FR 866311:40 AM6h40Bordeaux Mérignac Airport6:20 PMCologne Bonn Airport$881One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Cologne:
A bus is $155 (€127) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Cologne costing on average $239 (€197).
A bus is $556 (€457) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Cologne costing on average $640 (€527).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 24m.
Bus takes on average 14h 32m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights 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.
- 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).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar, TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair to go to Cologne by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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