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Compare train and bus for Le Havre to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Le Havre to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of zł190 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł190, while a bus costs an average of zł427.
Distance: 318 miles (512 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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zł427 Average price | zł190 Average price Cheapest | zł442 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 41m Average total duration 10h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration Fastest 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Le Havre to Cologne:
A train is zł237 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Le Havre to Cologne costing on average zł427.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 41m.
Tickets start at around zł427 compared to roughly zł442 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł15. The journey takes 10h 11m versus 6h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Le Havre to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Le Havre to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:20 PM13h05Le Havre5:25 AMColognezł2191One-way0 transfers
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4:20 PM13h05Le Havre5:25 AMColognezł2191One-way0 transfers
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4:20 PM13h05Le Havre5:25 AMColognezł2191One-way0 transfers
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3:20 PM13h05Le Havre4:25 AMColognezł3981One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Le Havre to Cologne:
A train is zł237 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Le Havre to Cologne costing on average zł427.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 41m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Le Havre and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Le Havre, Gare routière and arrive in Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2).
- Trains mostly depart from Gare du Havre and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
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