How to travel from Marseille to Cologne, Germany

The distance between Marseille and Cologne is around 959km (596 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Marseille to Cologne by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Cologne Bonn (CGN).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated byRyanair+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Koeln Hbf.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Cologne.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Distance1,034km (642 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Cologne

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Cologne by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €125 ($125) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Marseille and Cologne is around 959km (596 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 858km (533 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Marseille and Cologne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Cologne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Cologne, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around €125 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Cologne. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Cologne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Gare du Nord. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Thalys, Deutsche Bahn and Swiss Railways run train services between Marseille and Cologne. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Marseille and Cologne. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Köln Hbf. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Marseille and Cologne. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Cologne Bonn (CGN) - via London Stansted (STN). The flight takes around 3h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Marseille to Cologne. There is however a flight that goes via London Stansted (STN). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Marseille to Cologne typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Cologne Bonn (CGN).

The closest major airport to Cologne is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Cologne. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Marseille and Cologne. The distance is around 1,034km (642 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Cologne is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €270 ($270).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Cologne

Transport options from Marseille to Cologne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 50m
€125($125)
5 times a day1,545km (960 miles)
Train and Plane2h 50m
€210($210)
5 times a day959km (596 miles)
Plane and Train2h 60m
€410($410)
5 times a day976km (606 miles)
Fly to Brussels (BRU), Train4h 10m
€280($280)
5 times a day1,091km (678 miles)
Train + 2 similar
6h 45m
€270($270)
5 times a day1,277km (794 miles)
Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf9hrs
€215($215)
once daily1,215km (755 miles)
Train via Genève11h 40m
€675($675)
twice daily1,234km (767 miles)
Drive
9h 50m
€185($185)
on demand1,034km (642 miles)

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Airports near Cologne

The following major airports near Cologne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Cologne
DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Cologne
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Cologne