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How to get fromParis to Cologneby train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, train or rideshare

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

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  1. Train (Eurostar)

    best
    1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbftrain train Tha
    3h 27m
    €50–180

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Paris to Colognerideshare rideshare 480.2 km
    5h 47m
    €34

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cologne Airport CGNbus bus N74 / ...
    6h 55m
    €43–63

  4. Drive 479.2 km

    1. Drive from Paris to Colognecar car 479.2 km
    4h 36m
    €73–105

  5. Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane CDG - DUS
    2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain train
    4h 49m
    €115–305

  6. Fly to Brussels Airport, train

    1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane CDG - BRU
    2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain train
    5h 31m
    €124–311

  7. Fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane CDG - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train
    5h 18m
    €96–261

Paris to Cologne by train (Eurostar)

Calendar37Weekly Trains
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€50Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Paris, France and Cologne, Germany?

Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €50–180 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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