How to travel from Marseille to Cologne

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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 $55. 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 $55, and a flight costs an average of $176.

Distance: 532 miles (857 km)

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$186

Average price

$93

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$547

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8h 13m

Average total duration

7h 43m

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30m

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15h 45m

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15h 15m

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5h 41m

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2h 41m

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3h 0m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

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0.9 - 2.1kg

CO2 emissions

2.6 - 5.1kg

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Lufthansa Cityline

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from Marseille to Cologne

How to get from Marseille to Cologne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:00 PM17h30
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    3:30 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    $1041One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:00 AM21h45
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    6:45 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    $981One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SNCF6112+Eurostar9447
    9:03 AM8h11
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    5:14 PMCologne Hbf
    $3231One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCF6174+Eurostar9471
    12:46 PM8h29
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    9:15 PMCologne Hbf
    $2371One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF6188+Eurostar9459
    10:47 AM8h28
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    7:15 PMCologne Hbf
    $2671One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:15 PM17h55
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    8:10 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    $1151One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus51095 · 52119
    4:45 PM21h40
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    2:25 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    $1191One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50470 · 50448
    10:50 AM19h35
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    6:25 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    $1291One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Marseille and Cologne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $55 (€45).

This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Cologne:

A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Cologne costing on average $84 (€68).

A bus is $120 (€98) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Cologne costing on average $176 (€143).

The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 5m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 59m.

Bus takes on average 17h 45m.

The distance from Marseille to Cologne is approximately 532 miles (857 km).
The average frequency per day from Marseille to Cologne is:
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marseille and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Marseille to Cologne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Marseille Provence Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Marseille Saint-Charles and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Marseille to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Cologne by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Cityjet to go to Cologne by flight.
  • Travel with TGV, Eurostar, TGV INOUI to go to Cologne by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Marseille to Cologne:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Marseille to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.
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