The average train between Cologne and France takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to France. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Cologne and France. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:05 PM which arrives into France at 10:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to France. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at France station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Cologne to France train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to France train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Cologne and France is 607.5 km. The road distance is 531 km.
Eurostar operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nord every 2 hours. Tickets cost €170–290 and the journey takes 3h 26m.