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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €34 and takes 5h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Cologne is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 41m and costs €75 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Koeln Hbf. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Paris to Cologne?

The distance between Paris and Cologne is 528 km. The road distance is 485.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Cologne without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 41m and costs €75 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Paris to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Cologne train from?

Paris to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Paris Nord station.

Train or bus from Paris to Cologne?

The best way to get from Paris to Cologne is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 41m and costs €75 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Paris to Cologne train arrive?

Paris to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid station.

Can I drive from Paris to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Cologne is 486 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Paris to Cologne.

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

Book your Paris to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1806+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Paris to Cologne?

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

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

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

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 Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 41m
€75–207
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Paris to Colognerideshare 486 km
5h 47m
€34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cologne Airport CGNbus N74 / ...
7h 3m
€39–69
Drive 485.7 km
1. Drive from Paris to Colognecar 485.7 km
4h 37m
€77–111
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
4h 36m
€136–318
Train (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
3h 49m
€160–290
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CDG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train
6h 54m
€111–351
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CDG - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 29m
€156–431

Paris to Cologne by train

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3h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 527.7 km
Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid, Bruxelles-Midi, and Brussels-Nord in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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