What is the cheapest way to get from Eiffel Tower to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Eiffel Tower to Cologne is to bus which costs €35 - €85 and takes 10h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Eiffel Tower to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Eiffel Tower to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Eiffel Tower and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Eiffel Tower to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Tour Eiffel and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Paris and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Eiffel Tower and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Eiffel Tower to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Saint-Michel Notre-Dame and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Eiffel Tower to Cologne?

The distance between Eiffel Tower and Cologne is 536 km. The road distance is 482.3 km.

How do I travel from Eiffel Tower to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Eiffel Tower to Cologne without a car is to train via Saint-Michel Notre-Dame which takes 4h 49m and costs €50 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Eiffel Tower to Cologne?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Eiffel Tower to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eiffel Tower to Cologne bus from?

Eiffel Tower to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.

Where do I catch the Eiffel Tower to Cologne train from?

Eiffel Tower to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Eiffel Tower to Cologne?

The best way to get from Eiffel Tower to Cologne is to train via Saint-Michel Notre-Dame which takes 4h 49m and costs €50 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 10h 28m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €310 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Eiffel Tower to Cologne bus arrive?

Eiffel Tower to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Eiffel Tower to Cologne train arrive?

Eiffel Tower to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Eiffel Tower to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Eiffel Tower to Cologne is 482 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Eiffel Tower to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1740+ hotels available in Cologne.

Eiffel Tower to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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

Train via Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln HbfThalys
4h 49m
€54–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris to LeverkusenN79 / ...
10h 28m
€37–82
Drive 482.3 km
1. Drive from Eiffel Tower to Cologne482.3 km
4h 40m
€75–109
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CDG - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 6m
€120–337
Train (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln HbfTha
5h 37m
€52–193
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)CDG - CGN
6h 40m
€107–306
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CDG - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln-Ehrenfeld
5h 42m
€120–364
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)CDG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 28m
€108–324

Eiffel Tower to Cologne by foot and train (Eurostar)

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4h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 536.2 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Eiffel Tower, France and Cologne, Germany?

Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €50–190 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Leverkusen twice daily. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 8h.

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