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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Versailles is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 11h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Versailles is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €170 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Versailles?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Versailles. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Versailles Rive Droite via Magenta and La Défense. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Cologne to Versailles?

The distance between Cologne and Versailles is 553 km. The road distance is 500.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Versailles without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €170 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Cologne to Versailles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Versailles train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Versailles?

The best way to get from Cologne to Versailles is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €170 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the Cologne to Versailles train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Versailles?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Versailles is 500 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Cologne to Versailles.

Where can I stay near Versailles?

There are 21174+ hotels available in Versailles.

Cologne to Versailles - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Versailles by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
4h 40m
€171–299
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Versaillesbus FlixBus N1153
11h 30m
€43–79
Drive 500.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Versaillescar 500.3 km
4h 53m
€79–114
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
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)plane DUS - CDG
3. Take the train from Saint-Michel Notre-Dame to Versailles Château Rive Gauchetrain
5h 26m
€146–331
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
5h 41m
€99–328
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
7h 9m
€162–434
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane AMS - CDG
7h 47m
€174–470

Cologne to Versailles by train (Eurostar)

80Weekly Trains

4h 40mAverage Duration

€171Cheapest Price

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Distance: 553.1 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

Eurostar operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nord every 2 hours. Tickets cost €160–290 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Versailles 6 times a week. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 10h 20m.

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