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Information about the Le Mans to Cologne train

Travel by train from Le Mans to Cologne. 8 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Le Mans at 2h 46m and the last at 16h 57m, allowing you to cover the 748 km distance in as little as 5h 27m.

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How much does a train ticket from Le Mans to Cologne cost?

Book your train tickets several months in advance to take advantage of the best fares. By being flexible with the date and time of departure, you can save on the price of your tickets. To be notified of the best offers, you can create an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Le Mans to Cologne take?

You should allow an average of 7h 43m to travel by train from Le Mans to Cologne.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Le Mans to Cologne?

The minimum time to travel by train between Le Mans and Cologne is 5h 27m.

How many trains run from Le Mans to Cologne each day?

8 trains complete the Le Mans to Cologne journey each day.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Le Mans and Cologne?

You can reach Cologne from Le Mans via Connecting train(s).

What is the distance between Le Mans and Cologne by train?

Trains running between Le Mans and Cologne cover a distance of around 748 km.

What time is the first train from Le Mans to Cologne?

If you’re an early riser, you can take the Le Mans to Cologne train at 2h 46m.

What time is the last train from Le Mans to Cologne?

You have until 16h 57m to take the last train.

To leave Le Mans, which station(s) can I depart from?

On this page, you will find trains departing from: LE MANS.

At Cologne, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains listed on this page arrive at: KOLN HBF.

Which train companies operate trains from Le Mans to Cologne?

Journeys from Le Mans to Cologne are operated by TER, Eurostar, TGV INOUI, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB).

What services are offered on board?

With TGV INOUI, stay connected during your journey: free access for everyone to Wi-Fi and a world of services and content. You can also enjoy power outlets available at every seat.

If you opt for Eurostar, treat yourself when it comes to luggage. There are no weight restrictions on board the trains. Take up to 2 pieces of luggage (3 in Eurostar Premier class) + 1 carry-on bag on your journey.

Cyclists are welcome on our TER trains! Travel for free with your bike on most TER services, subject to space availability. Certain bike reservation rules apply in some regions and at specific times or on certain days.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Le Mans to Cologne?

The price of a Le Mans – Cologne train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Le Mans to Cologne thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Le Mans to Cologne.

Price of a Le Mans – Cologne Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Le Mans to Cologne, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Le Mans to Cologne with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Le Mans to Cologne at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Le Mans – Cologne

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Last-minute Le Mans – Cologne Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Le Mans to Cologne. For last-minute train tickets from Le Mans to Cologne, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Le Mans to Cologne and alternative routes

For your journey to Cologne, if a direct train is available from Le Mans, the label "Direct" will appear under your search results. Trains with connections are indicated with the label "Connection". A direct service does not guarantee the lowest price, as many factors are taken into account. Depending on the journey, alternative options (called "alternative routes") are available, including departures or arrivals from nearby stations, allowing you to choose the most convenient or economical option.

Which companies operate the train from Le Mans to Cologne?

If you're travelling from Le Mans to Cologne, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

TER

Travel from Le Mans to Cologne with TER, the low-cost regional train company that covers the whole of France. Perfect for discovering a region and frequent journeys to nearby towns. Reserving is easy: do a search and book your next trip in one of France's 11 regions. You can access your tickets via the SNCF Connect app! Are you a frequent traveller? To save money on travel, check out TER's regional travel cards and subscriptions, which are also on sale via SNCF Connect.

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What travel classes are available on the Le Mans to Cologne train?

To travel from Le Mans to Cologne, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

TER

Travel from Le Mans to Cologne by TER regional trains and settle down in a comfy seat for an enjoyable journey. Take all your luggage with you - there are no weight or size restrictions. Your pet can also travel on our regional trains for an additional fee. Buy your train tickets at regional rates directly on our website and app.

What on-board services are available on the Le Mans to Cologne train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Le Mans to Cologne route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

TER

  • Free dedicated bike area

    You can take your bike on board trains for free and with no reservation required (subject to available space)

  • PRM access

    TER works every day to ensure the best possible experience for passengers with reduced mobility

  • Refundable up to the day before departure

    All TER tickets are refundable until the day before your trip.

  • Plenty of space for your luggage

    Bring your luggage on board without any size or weight limits.

Which stations does the train from Le Mans to Cologne depart from and arrive at?

Find information on the location of departure and arrival stations, how to get there and a selective overview of destinations served.

Le Mans

Le Mans station is a railway station in the Sarthe department, in the Pays de la Loire region. It lies on the route linking Paris Montparnasse station to Brest and offers many regional and national connections.

The station has 8 tracks and 4 central platforms, reached via an underground passage. It has two entrances, one to the north (facing the city centre) and the other to the south (opening onto the Novaxis business district). The station is close to Le Mans city centre. Between trains, you can visit the historic centre, the Cité Plantagenêt, with its cobbled streets, its Gallo-Roman wall and Saint-Julien Cathedral.

Getting to Le Mans station

To get there, you can use tram lines T1, T2 and T3. The station is also well served by urban buses on the Setram network, particularly from the "Gare Sud" stop.

Main destinations from Le Mans station

A variety of services are available here, including TGV INOUI and OUIGO high-speed trains, as well as OUIGO Train Classique and TER trains.

The station offers fast TGV connections to many cities. Paris Montparnasse station has the advantage of being just one hour from the city on a direct TGV INOUI. High-speed connections are also available to Nantes, Angers, Sablé-sur-Sarthe, Rennes, Vitré and Laval. From Le Mans, there are many TER services, with journeys to towns such as Caen, Nogent-le-Rotrou, La Ferté-Bernard, Chartres and Versailles.

The bus station is not far from the north entrance of the station. You can take departmental buses on the TIS network (Transports Interurbains de la Sarthe) to reach towns that cannot be reached by train.

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Le Mans to Cologne train schedule for Wednesday 28 October 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
2h 46m 11h 15m 8h 29m TER, Eurostar
Booking
  • Le Mans
    TER 64040
  • La Ferte-Bernard
  • Nogent-Le-Rotrou
  • Connection: 10 min
  • Nogent-Le-Rotrou
    TER 62500
  • La Loupe
  • Courville-Sur-Eure
  • Chartres
  • Maintenon
  • Epernon
  • Rambouillet
  • Versailles Chantiers
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h53
  • Paris Nord
    Eurostar 9411
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Koln Hbf
7h 48m 13h 15m 5h 27m TGV INOUI, Eurostar
Booking
  • Le Mans
    TGV INOUI 8080 - TGV INOUI 8790
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 58 min
  • Paris Nord
    Eurostar 9423
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Koln Hbf
9h 26m 15h 14m 5h 48m TGV INOUI, Eurostar
Booking
  • Le Mans
    TGV INOUI 8864
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h26
  • Paris Nord
    Eurostar 9435
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Koln Hbf
12h 26m 19h 15m 6h 49m TGV INOUI, Eurostar
Booking
  • Le Mans
    TGV INOUI 8868
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 2h27
  • Paris Nord
    Eurostar 9459
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Koln Hbf
14h 26m 21h 15m 6h 49m TGV INOUI, Eurostar
Booking
  • Le Mans
    TGV INOUI 8874
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 2h23
  • Paris Nord
    Eurostar 9471
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Koln Hbf
15h 30m 23h 16m 7h 46m TGV INOUI, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, SBB
Booking
  • Le Mans
    TGV INOUI 5480
  • Massy Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Champagne-Ardenne Tgv
  • Lorraine Tgv
  • Strasbourg
  • Connection: 11 min
  • Strasbourg
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9579
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Connection: 34 min
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    SBB 100
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Koln Hbf
16h 26m 0h 10m 7h 44m TGV INOUI, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Le Mans
    TGV INOUI 12472 - TGV INOUI 8922
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h44
  • Paris Est
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9557
  • Forbach
  • Saarbrucken Hbf
  • Kaiserslautern Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Connection: 18 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 510
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Koln Hbf
16h 57m 5h 44m 12h 47m TGV INOUI, TER, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Le Mans
    TGV INOUI 5460
  • Massy Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Champagne-Ardenne Tgv
  • Meuse Tgv
  • Lorraine Tgv
  • Strasbourg
  • Connection: 48 min
  • Strasbourg
    TER 87459
  • Krimmeri Meinau
  • Kehl
  • Kork
  • Legelshurst
  • Appenweier
  • Offenburg
  • Connection: 2h19
  • Offenburg
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 60402
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mainz Hbf
  • Koblenz Hbf
  • Bonn Hbf
  • Koln Hbf