The average train between France and Cologne takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from France to Cologne. 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 France and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 5:31 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Gare du Nord and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from France to Cologne. However, there are services departing from France station and arriving at Cologne station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
France to Cologne train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Nord station.
France to Cologne train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
The distance between France and Cologne is 607.5 km. The road distance is 531 km.
Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €170–290 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
