The average train between Paris and Cologne takes 11h 39m and the fastest train takes 8h 49m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Paris and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 3:25 PM which arrives into Cologne at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 11h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Paris to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon station and arriving at Rovato station via Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
Paris to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Paris to Cologne train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Rovato station.
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The distance between Paris and Cologne is 678.6 km. The road distance is 875 km.
You can take a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Cologne via Milano Centrale and Rovato in around 8h 58m.
