The average train between Cologne and Gare Montparnasse takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Gare Montparnasse. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Cologne and Gare Montparnasse. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Gare Montparnasse at 10:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 18m • 1 change

4h 17m • 1 change

4h 16m • 1 change

4h 15m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Gare Montparnasse. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Gare Montparnasse station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Cologne to Gare Montparnasse train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Gare Montparnasse train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Cologne and Gare Montparnasse is 405 km. The road distance is 534 km.
Eurostar operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nord every 2 hours. Tickets cost €160–280 and the journey takes 3h 26m.