The average train between Pau and Cologne takes 12h 26m and the fastest train takes 8h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Pau 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 Pau and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pau is at 5:26 PM which arrives into Cologne at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 12h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Pau to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Pau station and arriving at Cologne station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
Pau to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Pau station.
Pau to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Pau to Cologne train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and Eurostar.
The distance between Pau and Cologne is 1,010.8 km. The road distance is 1,302 km.
You can take a train from Pau to Koeln Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 9h 19m.