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Cologne Central Station to Paris trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne Central Station and Paris takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne Central Station to Paris. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 25m
Duration
527 km
Distance
€210
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Cologne Central Station to Paris train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne Central Station and Paris. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne Central Station is at 4:43 PM which arrives into Paris at 8:05 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 3h 22m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 3h 26m • Direct
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    train train 3h 26m • Direct
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    train train 3h 26m • Direct
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    train train 3h 22m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 3h 26m • Direct
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    train train 3h 26m • Direct
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    train train 3h 26m • Direct
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    train train 3h 22m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 3h 26m • Direct
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    train train 3h 26m • Direct
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    train train 3h 26m • Direct
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    train train 3h 26m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 3h 26m • Direct
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    train train 3h 26m • Direct
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    train train 3h 26m • Direct
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    train train 3h 26m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 3h 26m • Direct
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    train train 3h 26m • Direct
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    train train 3h 26m • Direct
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    train train 3h 22m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 3h 26m • Direct
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    train train 3h 26m • Direct
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    train train 3h 26m • Direct
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    train train 3h 26m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Cologne Central Station to Paris.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 527.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Cologne Central Station, Germany and Paris, France?

Eurostar operates a train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nord 4 times a day. Tickets cost €200–340 and the journey takes 3h 33m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route twice a week.

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