The average train between Cologne and Orléans takes 6h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Orléans. 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 Orléans. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Orléans at 12:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 11m • 2 changes

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5h 18m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Orléans? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Orléans. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Orléans station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
Cologne to Orléans train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Orléans train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Orleans station.
Book your Cologne to Orléans train tickets online with Eurostar, RATP Metro and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Cologne and Orléans is 496.6 km. The road distance is 653 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Orleans via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare d'Austerlitz, and Paris Austerlitz in around 5h 11m.