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

The cheapest way to get from Versailles to Cologne is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Versailles to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Versailles and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Versailles to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Versailles Rive Droite and arriving at Koeln Hbf via La Défense and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Versailles to Cologne?

The distance between Versailles and Cologne is 553 km. The road distance is 498 km.

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

The best way to get from Versailles to Cologne without a car is to train via La Défense which takes 4h 56m and costs €110 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Versailles to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Versailles to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Versailles to Cologne?

The best way to get from Versailles to Cologne is to train via La Défense which takes 4h 56m and costs €110 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 57m.

Where does the Versailles to Cologne train arrive?

Versailles to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Versailles to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Versailles to Cologne is 498 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Versailles to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

Versailles to Cologne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Versailles to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, 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.

Train via La Défense (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
4h 56m
€115–239
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cologne Airport CGNbus N74 / ...
8h 57m
€40–74
Drive 498 km
1. Drive from Versailles to Colognecar 498 km
4h 51m
€77–111
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Versailles Château Rive Gauche to Saint-Michel Notre-Dametrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 35m
€119–303
Train (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbftrain Tha
5h 8m
€116–242
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-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 17m
€142–308
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
6h 4m
€118–262

Versailles to Cologne by train, foot, and bus

17Weekly Services

8h 57mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 553.1 km
Duration: 4h 56m

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

Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €110–230 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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