There are 6 ways to get from Soissons to Cologne by train (Eurostar), car, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Soissons to Paris Nordtrain Ter
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
5h 30m€221–361Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Soissons - Bld Gambetta to Saint-Quentin - Gare Routierebus 533
- Take the train from St Quentin to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain 63
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
6h 25m€62–192Drive 360.7 km
- Drive from Soissons to Colognecar 360.7 km
4h 27m€67–96Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Take the train from Soissons to Paris Nordtrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
5h 54m€149–350Bus, train via Aulnoye-Aymeries
- Take the bus from Soissons - Bld Gambetta to Saint-Quentin - Gare Routierebus 533
- Take the train from St Quentin to Aulnoye Aymeriestrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Aulnoye Aymeries to Bruxelles-Miditrain Otc / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
7h 38m€64–189Train, fly to Brussels Airport
- Take the train from Soissons to Paris Nordtrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CDG - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 25m€195–402
Soissons to Cologne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Soissons to Cologne is to drive which costs €65 - €100 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Soissons to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct train from Soissons to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Soissons and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Soissons and Cologne is 631 km. The road distance is 360.7 km.
The best way to get from Soissons to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €220 - €370.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Soissons to Cologne, including transfers.
Soissons to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Soissons station.
Soissons to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Soissons to Cologne is 361 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Soissons to Cologne.
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What companies run services between Soissons, France and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Soissons to Koeln Hbf via Paris Nord in around 5h 30m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–280
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–310
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150–320
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Soissons to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Soissons to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Quentin to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Quentin to Aulnoye Aymeries
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Soissons to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €200–330
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Aulnoye Aymeries to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +33 3 23 50 68 70
- Website
- transports.hautsdefrance.fr
Bus from Soissons - Bld Gambetta to Saint-Quentin - Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- rthdf.fr
Bus from Soissons - Bld Gambetta to Saint-Quentin - Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- rthdf.fr
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