How to travel from Cologne to Bordeaux

Travel between Cologne, Germany and Bordeaux, France is: Unrestricted.

Can travelers from Germany enter France?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Bordeaux from Cologne?

Conditions of entry into France:

• There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Bordeaux, France?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of France has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information was last checked on 3/22/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey between Cologne and Bordeaux.

Return travel to Cologne, Germany from France is: Unrestricted.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Germany from France?

Entry into Germany is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Germany from France?

Requirements for reentering Germany:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Germany?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in Germany to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

• Social distance: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The above information about your return travel to Cologne, Germany was last verified on 3/22/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Cologne from Bordeaux.

There are 3 ways to travel from Cologne to Bordeaux including taking a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bordeaux is by taking a flight. You can find average ticket prices around $2 (€2) compared to other travel options to Bordeaux:

Taking a flight is about $151 (€131) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $153 (€133) for this trip.

Taking a flight is about $22 (€19) less than taking a train, which costs on average $24 (€21) for this journey.

The distance from Cologne to Bordeaux is approximately 545 miles (879 km).

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Bordeaux is:

• 5 trains per day.

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

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

• Most travelers catch their bus from Köln, Köln Bonn Airport (Fernbusbahnhof) and arrive in Bordeaux, Gare Saint Jean.
• Most travelers catch their flight from Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive in Bordeaux Mérignac Airport.
• Most travelers catch their train from Köln Hbf and arrive in Bordeaux Saint-Jean.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Bordeaux, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Flixbus to go to Bordeaux by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Flixbus Cologne to Bordeaux tickets on Omio for $153 (€133).

When planning your trip from Cologne to Bordeaux, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets are costing on average $153 (€133) one way.
• Plane tickets cost $2 (€2) one way on average.
• Train tickets cost on average $24 (€21) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Cologne to Bordeaux online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.