The average train between Versailles and Cologne takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Versailles 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 Versailles and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Versailles is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:12 PM. All services require a transfer at La Défense and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 9m • 2 changes


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5h 13m • 2 changes


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5h 9m • 2 changes


5h 22m • 2 changes


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5h 13m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Versailles to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Versailles station and arriving at Cologne station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Versailles to Cologne train services, operated by Transilien – SNCF Voyageurs, depart from Paris Nord station.
Versailles to Cologne train services, operated by Transilien – SNCF Voyageurs, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
The distance between Versailles and Cologne is 418.4 km. The road distance is 553 km.
Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €160–290 and the journey takes 3h 49m.