What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Eiffel Tower?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Eiffel Tower is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Eiffel Tower?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Eiffel Tower is to train via Saint-Michel Notre-Dame which takes 3h 55m and costs €150 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Eiffel Tower?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Eiffel Tower. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Pont d'Iéna via Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Eiffel Tower?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Eiffel Tower. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel via Paris Nord and Saint-Michel Notre-Dame. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Cologne to Eiffel Tower?

The distance between Cologne and Eiffel Tower is 536 km. The road distance is 486.3 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Eiffel Tower without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Eiffel Tower without a car is to train via Saint-Michel Notre-Dame which takes 3h 55m and costs €150 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Eiffel Tower?

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Cologne to Eiffel Tower, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Eiffel Tower bus from?

Cologne to Eiffel Tower bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Eiffel Tower train from?

Cologne to Eiffel Tower train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Eiffel Tower?

The best way to get from Cologne to Eiffel Tower is to train via Saint-Michel Notre-Dame which takes 3h 55m and costs €150 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 42m.

Where does the Cologne to Eiffel Tower bus arrive?

Cologne to Eiffel Tower bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Cologne to Eiffel Tower train arrive?

Cologne to Eiffel Tower train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Eiffel Tower?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Eiffel Tower is 486 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Cologne to Eiffel Tower.

Where can I stay near Eiffel Tower?

There are 22528+ hotels available in Eiffel Tower.

Cologne to Eiffel Tower - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Eiffel Tower by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
3h 55m
€156–259
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N74 / ...
8h 42m
€38–66
Drive 486.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Eiffel Towercar 486.3 km
4h 40m
€76–109
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
3. Take the train from Saint-Michel Notre-Dame to Champ de Mars Tour Eiffeltrain
5h 10m
€132–338
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
5h 6m
€85–180
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
5h 15m
€113–358
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
6h 32m
€188–415
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane AMS - CDG
7h 29m
€162–400

Cologne to Eiffel Tower by train and foot (Eurostar)

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3h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 536.4 km
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Eiffel Tower, France?

Eurostar operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nord every 2 hours. Tickets cost €150–260 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) twice daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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