461 miles (743 km) | |
Train, bus or flight | |
$39 - $342 | |
Bus • $39 (€35) • 13 h 15 min | |
Train • $342 (€308) • 7 h 8 min | |
FlixBus or Eurostar |
Travel 461 miles (743 km) by train, bus or flight from Cologne to Nantes. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Eurostar among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cologne to Nantes.
How to get from Cologne to Nantes by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Cologne to Nantes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Eurostar is a high-speed train company operating in Europe, connecting the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany including trains to Nantes from Cologne. It offers a range of services, including Eurostar e320, Eurostar e300, and Eurostar International. The Eurostar e320 is the fastest service, travelling at up to 320 km/h, while the Eurostar e300 is slightly slower, travelling at up to 300 km/h. Both services offer comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power sockets. Eurostar International is a slower service, travelling at up to 160 km/h, but it offers a more luxurious experience with larger seats and more onboard facilities. Eurostar offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, Standard Premier, and Business Premier. Standard tickets are the most affordable, while Business Premier tickets offer the most luxurious experience. The most popular routes for Eurostar are London to Paris, London to Brussels, and London to Amsterdam. All of these routes offer a fast and convenient way to travel between the UK and mainland Europe.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
There are 3 ways to get from Cologne to Nantes: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Nantes is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $39 (€35) compared to other travel options to Nantes:
A bus is $162 (€146) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $200 (€181) from Cologne to Nantes.
A bus is $303 (€273) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Cologne to Nantes costing on average $342 (€308).
The quickest way to travel to Nantes from Cologne is by train, which takes on average 7 h 8 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 13 h 15 min on average.
Getting to Nantes by flight takes 8 h 40 min on average.
The distance is approximately 461 miles (743 km) from Cologne to Nantes.
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Nantes is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Cologne and Nantes 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 from Cologne to Nantes:
The following travel companies offer services from Cologne to Nantes:
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Nantes with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Nantes as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Cologne to Nantes.
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