The average train between Perpignan and Cologne takes 12h 14m and the fastest train takes 9h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Perpignan 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 twice daily between Perpignan and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perpignan is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 12h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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18h 13m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Perpignan to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Perpignan station and arriving at Cologne station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
Perpignan to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Perpignan station.
Perpignan to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Perpignan to Cologne train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Eurostar.
The distance between Perpignan and Cologne is 966 km. The road distance is 1,423 km.
You can take a train from Perpignan to Köln Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 9h 45m.