There are 8 ways to get from Paris to Cologne by train, night bus, rideshare, car 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.
Recommended option
Train • 3h 20m
110€ - 230€
Cheapest option
Night bus • 8h 50m
29€ - 50€
6 alternative options
Rideshare • 5h 47m
34€
Drive • 4h 25m
55€ - 85€
Fly to Dusseldorf, train • 4h 45m
64€ - 333€
Fly to Cologne Bonn • 6h 17m
71€ - 297€
Fly to Frankfurt, train • 5h
99€ - 330€
Fly to Brussels, train • 5h 38m
136€ - 358€
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The cheapest way to get from Paris to Cologne is to rideshare which costs 34€ and takes 5h 47m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Cologne is to train which costs 110€ - 230€ and takes 3h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Koeln Hbf. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Paris and Cologne is 402 km. The road distance is 479.5 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs 110€ - 230€.
The train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbf takes 3h 20m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Paris to Cologne train services, operated by Thalys, depart from Paris Nord station.
The best way to get from Paris to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs 110€ - 230€. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 70€ - 300€ and takes 6h 17m.
The quickest flight from Paris CDG Airport to Dusseldorf Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Paris to Cologne train services, operated by Thalys, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
- Distance: 402.1 km
- Duration: 3h 20m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Cologne, Germany?
Thalys operates a train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbf 4 times a day. Tickets cost 110€ - 230€ and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a vehicle from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Cologne, Leverkusen once a week. Tickets cost 27€ - 35€ and the journey takes 8h 25m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 240€
Flights from Paris CDG to Cologne Bonn via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 180€ - 600€
Flights from Paris CDG to Cologne Bonn via Frankfurt, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 180€ - 600€
Flights from Paris CDG to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 370€
Flights from Paris CDG to Frankfurt via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 370€
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 400€
Flights from Paris CDG to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 450€
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 240€
Flights from Paris CDG to Cologne Bonn via Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 330€
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Dusseldorf via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 420€
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Cologne Bonn via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 190€ - 650€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Cologne Bonn via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 210€ - 650€
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 280€ - 1000€
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Cologne Bonn via Berlin Tegel
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 240€
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 230€
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- 110€ - 150€
- Comfort
- 120€ - 160€
- Premium
- 160€ - 230€
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 12€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 24€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Bruxelles-Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from D-Flughafen Bf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 14€
- Website
- National Express Rail
- Phone
- +49 209 1584-0
- info@vrr.de
- Website
- vrr.de
Train from D-Flughafen Bf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 2€
- Website
- VRR
Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 70€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 40€
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Night bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Cologne, Leverkusen
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 27€ - 35€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Paris to Cologne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 34€
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Cologne is 480 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Paris to Cologne.
Eurowings, KLM and Air France offer flights from Paris CDG Airport to Dusseldorf Airport.
Book your Paris to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1127+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at 87€ per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris CDG Airport is to train which takes 38 min and costs 10€.