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 30m and costs €45 - €200.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Paris to Cologne?

The distance between Paris and Cologne is 527 km. The road distance is 479.2 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 30m and costs €45 - €200.

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

The train from Paris Gare Du Nord to Cologne Hbf takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs five times a day.

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 30m and costs €45 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Paris to Cologne train arrive?

Paris to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Paris to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Cologne is 479 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m 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 1760+ 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 (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, train, 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 (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln HbfTha
3h 30m
€45–200
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Paris to Cologne480.2 km
5h 47m
€34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cologne Airport CGNN71 / ...
6h 10m
€43–75
Drive 479.2 km
1. Drive from Paris to Cologne479.2 km
4h 34m
€73–106
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CDG - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbf
4h 44m
€120–335
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln-EhrenfeldIce
6h 30m
€63–167
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)CDG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
4h 50m
€94–301
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CDG - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
5h 27m
€129–356

Paris to Cologne by train (Eurostar)

37Weekly Trains

3h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 527.5 km
Duration: 3h 30m

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 €45–200 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cologne Airport CGN 3 times a day. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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