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Compare train, bus, and flight for Marseille to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €49, and a flight costs an average of €181.
Distance: 532 miles (857 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€177 Average price | €93 Average price Cheapest | €451 Average price |
8h 37m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 45m Average total duration 15h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 2.6 - 5.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Marseille to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Marseille to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Marseille to Cologne
Travel to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Marseille to Cologne.
There are 3 ways to get from Marseille to Cologne: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Cologne is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $45 (€40) compared to other travel options to Cologne:
Taking a bus costs $117 (€105) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $162 (€146) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $30 (€28) less than taking a train, which costs on average $75 (€68) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Cologne from Marseille is by flight with an average travel time of 4 h 20 min.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes 17 h 30 min on average.
Getting to Cologne by train takes 8 h 53 min on average.
The Marseille to Cologne distance is around 531 miles (857 km).
The average frequency per day from Marseille to Cologne is:
- 9 buses a day.
- 8 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Marseille to Cologne 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 Marseille to Cologne:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Marseille to Cologne:
- You can travel by bus from Marseille to Cologne with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus, and you can find FlixBus Marseille to Cologne tickets for $45 (€40) on Omio.
- You can take a flight from Marseille to Cologne with Lufthansa Cityline (2), Lufthansa or Air Dolomiti. Cheap tickets can be found for $137 (€124) with Lufthansa Cityline (2) from Marseille to Cologne.
- You can travel from Marseille to Cologne by train with TGV INOUI. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $299 (€270) with TGV INOUI from Marseille to Cologne.
Yes, there are direct routes from Marseille to Cologne with the following travel companies:
- You can book a direct bus with.
- You'll find direct flights with.
- You can book a direct train with.
Direct services to Cologne tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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