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How to get fromReims to Cologneby train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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There are 6 ways to get from Reims to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reims to Paris Esttrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain train Thalys
    5h 14m
    €238–379

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV to Charleroi Gare Centralebus bus N808
    2. Take the bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus bus 820
    9h 55m
    €48–67

  3. Drive  346.6 km

    1. Drive from Reims to Colognecar car 346.6 km
    3h 50m
    €64–92

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain train
    2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane CDG - DUS
    5h 32m
    €139–345

  5. Train via Brussels

    1. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
    6h 4m
    €116–261

  6. Train via Brussels #2

    1. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne TGV to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Trn / ...
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain train 79
    6h 52m
    €116–261

Reims to Cologne by train and foot

Calendar73Weekly Services
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€238Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 670.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Reims, France and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Reims to Koeln Hbf via Paris Est and Paris Nord in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Thomas to Köln via Gare Champ. Tgv, Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV, Charleroi Gare Centrale, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 9h 55m.

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