What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Paris?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Paris is to rideshare which costs €32 and takes 5h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Paris?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Paris is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €90 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Paris?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Paris. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Paris?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Paris Nord. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Cologne to Paris?

The distance between Cologne and Paris is 528 km. The road distance is 486.1 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Paris without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Paris without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €90 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Paris?

The train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nord takes 3h 26m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Paris bus from?

Cologne to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Paris train from?

Cologne to Paris train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Paris?

The best way to get from Cologne to Paris is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €90 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 7h 36m.

Where does the Cologne to Paris bus arrive?

Cologne to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Cologne to Paris train arrive?

Cologne to Paris train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Paris?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Paris is 486 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Cologne to Paris.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Paris?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cologne to Paris?

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Where can I stay near Paris?

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Can I share a ride from Cologne to Paris?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and Paris. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Cologne to Paris - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and night train

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
3h 26m
€90–290
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Parisrideshare 486.4 km
5h 49m
€32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N74 / ...
7h 36m
€43–76
Drive 486.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Pariscar 486.1 km
4h 43m
€76–109
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
4h 49m
€140–324
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminsnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Paris-Esttrain Trn
8h 56m
€88–228
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
4h 54m
€108–347
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
6h 26m
€157–440

Cologne to Paris by train

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Distance: 527.5 km
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Paris, France?

Eurostar operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nord every 2 hours. Tickets cost €160–290 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) twice daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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