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How to get fromCologne to Franceby train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane or rideshare

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There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to France by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, or rideshare

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  1. Train (Eurostar)

    best
    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris NordtrainThalys
    3h 41m
    €57–202

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Parisrideshare481.5 km
    5h 49m
    €32

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)busN71 / ...
    7h 44m
    €41–79

  4. Drive 480.4 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Pariscar480.4 km
    4h 38m
    €74–106

  5. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)planeDUS - CDG
    4h 32m
    €116–331

  6. Train via Châtelet / Coutellerie (Eurostar)

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris NordtrainTha
    3h 55m
    €55–202

  7. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)planeDUS - NCE
    5h 13m
    €68–253

  8. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)planeFRA - CDG
    4h 48m
    €100–299

Cologne to France by train and subway (Eurostar)

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and France?

Eurostar operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nord 5 times a day. Tickets cost €50–200 and the journey takes 3h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 3 times a day. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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