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 €27 - €70 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 €60 - €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 472 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 22m and costs €120 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m 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 22m and costs €120 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €70 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 1745+ 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 Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof82 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
5h 22m
€127–491
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
€28–70
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
€130–332
Bus, train via Mannheim
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 Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof82 / ...
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
6h 48m
€62–360
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from ORBEY - Bethléem to COLMAR - Gare SNCF
2. Take the train from Colmar to LuxembourgTgv
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Koeln SuedRe
9h 22m
€98–172
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 53m
€118–276
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 Messe/Deutz Bf
7h 8m
€164–360
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 39m
€122–328

Pairis to Cologne by bus

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Distance: 472.4 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a vehicle from Pairis to Köln Hbf via Colmar, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 22m. 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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