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 which takes 3h 24m and costs €90 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

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 four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 24m.

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 which takes 3h 24m and costs €90 - €290.

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

The train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbf takes 3h 24m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Paris to Cologne bus from?

Paris to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where do I catch the Paris to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Paris to Cologne?

The best way to get from Paris to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €90 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h.

Where does the Paris to Cologne bus arrive?

Paris to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Paris to Cologne train arrive?

Paris to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Koeln Hbf 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?

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1763+ 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 - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
3h 24m
€90–290
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Paris to Colognerideshare 486 km
5h 47m
€34
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
6h 38m
€66–208
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 41m
€136–323
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cologne Airport CGNbus N74 / ...
7h
€42–71
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 to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h
€106–331

Paris to Cologne by train

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Distance: 527.5 km
Duration: 3h 24m

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

Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €170–290 and the journey takes 3h 24m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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