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 €45 - €75 and takes 10h 40m.

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 48m and costs €75 - €110.

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 5h.

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 5h and costs €50 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 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 5h and costs €50 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 40m.

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 48m to drive from Versailles to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1751+ hotels available in Cologne.

Versailles to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Versailles to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, train, 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.

Train via La Défense (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln HbfThalys
5h
€50–219
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln HbfIce
8h 17m
€45–140
Drive 498 km
1. Drive from Versailles to Cologne498 km
4h 48m
€76–110
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Versailles Château Rive Gauche to Saint-Michel Notre-Dame
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CDG - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
5h 41m
€126–310
Train (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln HbfTha
5h 8m
€51–222
Bus
1. Take the bus from Versailles to Cologne Airport CGNFlixBus N1153
10h 40m
€49–72
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
6h 17m
€133–359
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 Messe/Deutz Bf
5h 58m
€101–294

Versailles to Cologne by train (Eurostar)

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Distance: 553 km
Duration: 5h

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 €45–210 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Versailles to Cologne Airport CGN 6 times a week. Tickets cost €45–65 and the journey takes 10h 25m.

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