The average train between Cologne and Gare du Sud takes 13h 59m and the fastest train takes 10h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Gare du Sud. 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 twice daily between Cologne and Gare du Sud. The earliest departure is at 8:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Gare du Sud at 12:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 13h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


11h 25m • 2 changes


10h 25m • 2 changes
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20h 51m • 2 changes


11h 25m • 2 changes


10h 25m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


20h 51m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Gare du Sud. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Gare du Sud station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.
Cologne to Gare du Sud train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Gare du Sud train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Nice Ville station.
Book your Cologne to Gare du Sud train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Cologne and Gare du Sud is 803.6 km. The road distance is 1,503 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Gare du Sud via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Nice Ville in around 10h 30m.