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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Besançon to Cologne

Composite routes from Besançon to Cologne

Cheapest
5 h 49 min
Car
506 km.
from $27
Other
6 h 28 min
414 km.
from $154.48
9 h 50 min
414 km.
Select a ticket
9 h 27 min
414 km.
from $171.09
8 h 31 min
Train, Plane
415 km.
from $290.05
7 h 39 min
Train, Plane
415 km.
from $273.71

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Besançon to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$28.26–$39.13
Bus from Besançon to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$22.83

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Karlsruhe to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$532.61

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$369.57

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$456.52
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.87–$304.35

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$282.61

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$282.61

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Besancon Viotte to Mouchard
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.07–$16.30
Train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Mulhouse
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$48.91

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Mannheim
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$119.57
Train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Luxembourg
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$141.30
Train from Mouchard to Lausanne
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.17–$59.78
Train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Mulhouse
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$29.35–$65.22

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.17–$70.65

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.17–$59.78

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.00–$55.43
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.00–$28.26

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Basel Sbb to Bonn
Ave. Duration:
6h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$173.91

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroport
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$28.26–$51.09
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$35.87–$65.22

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Luxembourg Railways (CFL)

Phone:
+352 24 89 24 89
Website:
cfl.lu/fr-fr
Train from Luxembourg to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.18

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Besançon to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Besançon to Cologne is to train which costs $81.52 - $184.78 and takes 9h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Besançon to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Besançon to Cologne is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs $103.26 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Besançon and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Besançon to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Besançon and arriving at Cologne via Karlsruhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Besançon and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Besancon Viotte and arriving at Köln Hbf via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Besançon to Cologne?

The distance between Besançon and Cologne is 630 km. The road distance is 611.3 km.

How do I travel from Besançon to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Besançon to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 28m and costs $92.39 - $228.26 .

How long does it take to get from Besançon to Cologne?

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Besançon to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Besançon to Cologne bus from?

Besançon to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Besançon station.

Where do I catch the Besançon to Cologne train from?

Besançon to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.

Train or bus from Besançon to Cologne?

The best way to get from Besançon to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 28m and costs $92.39 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Besançon to Cologne bus arrive?

Besançon to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Besançon to Cologne train arrive?

Besançon to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.

Can I drive from Besançon to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Besançon to Cologne is 611 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Besançon to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Besançon to Cologne?

Book your Besançon to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
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