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

The cheapest way to get from Pairis to Cologne is to bus which costs €26 - €65 and takes 11h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pairis to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Pairis and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Pairis to Cologne. However, there are services departing from ORBEY - Bethléem and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Colmar, Strasbourg and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.

How far is it from Pairis to Cologne?

The distance between Pairis and Cologne is 469 km. The road distance is 419.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Pairis to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs €130 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Pairis to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pairis to Cologne bus from?

Pairis to Cologne bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain Haut-Rhin - Fluo, depart from ORBEY - Bethléem station.

Train or bus from Pairis to Cologne?

The best way to get from Pairis to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs €130 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €65 and takes 11h 9m.

Where does the Pairis to Cologne bus arrive?

Pairis to Cologne bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain Haut-Rhin - Fluo, arrive at COLMAR - Gare SNCF station.

Can I drive from Pairis to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Pairis to Cologne is 419 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Pairis to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1748+ hotels available in Cologne.

Pairis to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Pairis to Cologne by train (TGV), 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
best
1. Take the train from Colmar to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe HbfIce / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
5h 52m
€135–286
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from ORBEY - Bethléem to COLMAR - Gare SNCF
2. Take the bus from Colmar to Strasbourg720 / ...
3. Take the bus from Strasbourg to LeverkusenN11
11h 9m
€26–64
Drive 419.3 km
1. Drive from Pairis to Cologne419.3 km
4h 36m
€65–94
Bus, train to Basel, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from ORBEY - Bethléem to COLMAR - Gare SNCF
2. Take the train from Colmar to St Louis
3. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BSL - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
8h 53m
€120–322
Bus, train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the bus from ORBEY - Bethléem to COLMAR - Gare SNCF
2. Take the train from Colmar to StrasbourgTer
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe HbfIce / ...
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43
7h 29m
€66–204
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from ORBEY - Bethléem to COLMAR - Gare SNCF68R013
2. Take the train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43N
10h 55m
Bus, train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from ORBEY - Bethléem to COLMAR - Gare SNCF
2. Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbb
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
4. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
7h 55m
€120–274
Bus, train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from ORBEY - Bethléem to COLMAR - Gare SNCF
2. Take the train from Colmar to St Louis
3. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
7h 9m
€162–380
Bus, train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from ORBEY - Bethléem to COLMAR - Gare SNCF
2. Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbb
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
4. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
5. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
8h 40m
€122–338

Pairis to Cologne by bus

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11h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 468.8 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a vehicle from Pairis to Köln Hbf via Colmar, Strasbourg, Karlsruhe Hbf, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ORBEY - Bethléem to Köln Heumarkt via COLMAR - Gare SNCF, Colmar, Strasbourg, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 11h 9m.

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