What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Gare Montparnasse?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Gare Montparnasse is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 8h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Gare Montparnasse?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Gare Montparnasse is to train via Montparnasse Bienvenue which takes 3h 51m and costs €160 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Gare Montparnasse?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Gare Montparnasse. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Montparnasse - Alencon via Quai de la Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Gare Montparnasse?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Gare Montparnasse. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Montparnasse Bienvenue via Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Cologne to Gare Montparnasse?

The distance between Cologne and Gare Montparnasse is 534 km. The road distance is 486.4 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Gare Montparnasse without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Gare Montparnasse without a car is to train via Montparnasse Bienvenue which takes 3h 51m and costs €160 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Gare Montparnasse?

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Cologne to Gare Montparnasse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Gare Montparnasse bus from?

Cologne to Gare Montparnasse bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Gare Montparnasse train from?

Cologne to Gare Montparnasse train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Gare Montparnasse?

The best way to get from Cologne to Gare Montparnasse is to train via Montparnasse Bienvenue which takes 3h 51m and costs €160 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Cologne to Gare Montparnasse bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Gare Montparnasse train arrive?

Cologne to Gare Montparnasse train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Gare Montparnasse?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Gare Montparnasse is 486 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Cologne to Gare Montparnasse.

Where can I stay near Gare Montparnasse?

There are 23844+ hotels available in Gare Montparnasse.

Cologne to Gare Montparnasse - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Montparnasse Bienvenue (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
3h 51m
€164–278
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N74 / ...
8h 18m
€43–81
Drive 486.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Gare Montparnassecar 486.4 km
4h 44m
€76–109
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
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
5h
€144–340
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
4h 51m
€91–181
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 6m
€111–356
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 22m
€194–415
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane AMS - CDG
7h 13m
€174–475

Cologne to Gare Montparnasse by train, subway, and foot (Eurostar)

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3h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 533.6 km
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Gare Montparnasse, Île-de-France, France?

Eurostar operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nord every 2 hours. Tickets cost €160–280 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 €40–75 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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