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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £70 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £70, while a flight costs an average of £155.
Distance: 879 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£70 Average Price Cheapest | £79 Average Price | £155 Average Price | £218 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 31m Average total duration Fastest 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 27m Average total duration 15h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.6 - 5.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Bordeaux to Cologne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Cologne:
A train is £10 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Bordeaux to Cologne costing on average £79.
A train is £85 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Cologne costing on average £155.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 38m.
Coach takes on average 16h 27m.
The journey is about 5h 17m faster (6h 1m by train vs 11h 18m by car) and roughly £148 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£70 vs £218). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Cologne from Bordeaux by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Cologne is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Cologne are Bonn, Düsseldorf, Aachen, Koblenz and Leverkusen. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Cologne on Omio.
Bonn is best known as Beethoven’s birthplace and the former capital of West Germany. Set on the Rhine, it feels calm and cultured, with museums, leafy neighbourhoods and a strong university presence.
Düsseldorf is known for fashion, contemporary art and its lively Altstadt on the Rhine. Sleek shopping streets, traditional breweries and bold modern architecture give it a polished yet sociable character.
Aachen is best known for its cathedral and its close ties to Charlemagne and imperial history. Near the borders with Belgium and the Netherlands, it feels compact, youthful and international, with thermal spa traditions and a busy university scene.
Koblenz sits at the meeting point of the Rhine and Moselle, with a historic centre shaped by Roman beginnings and river trade. It is known for the Deutsches Eck and Ehrenbreitstein, while vineyards and waterfront views give it a calm, lived-in feel.
Leverkusen is best known as the home of Bayer and football club Bayer 04 Leverkusen. It feels modern and practical, with industrial roots, Rhine-side green spaces and a few cultural sights such as the Japanese Garden.
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 Bordeaux to Cologne.
This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Cologne:
A train is £10 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Bordeaux to Cologne costing on average £79.
A train is £85 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Cologne costing on average £155.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 38m.
Coach takes on average 16h 27m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Cologne as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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