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Paris to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Paris and Cologne takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris to Cologne. 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
528 km
Distance
€250
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Paris to Cologne train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Paris and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 7:53 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:15 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 Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 3h 30m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 3h 29m • Direct
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    train train 3h 28m • Direct
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    train train 3h 26m • Direct
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    train train 3h 26m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 3h 29m • Direct
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    train train 3h 28m • 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 23m • Direct
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    train train 3h 21m • Direct
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    train train 3h 21m • Direct
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    train train 3h 28m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 3h 21m • Direct
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    train train 3h 21m • Direct
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    train train 3h 21m • Direct
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    train train 3h 28m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 3h 23m • Direct
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    train train 3h 21m • Direct
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    train train 3h 21m • Direct
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    train train 3h 28m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 3h 23m • Direct
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    train train 3h 21m • Direct
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    train train 3h 21m • Direct
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    train train 3h 28m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Paris to Cologne? 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.

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  • Distance: 527.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €210–340 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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