What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to La Défense?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to La Défense is to drive which costs €75 - €110 and takes 4h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to La Défense?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to La Défense is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €160 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and La Défense?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to La Défense. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at La Défense via Magenta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Cologne to La Défense?

The distance between Cologne and La Défense is 539 km. The road distance is 485.4 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to La Défense without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to La Défense without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €160 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to La Défense?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Cologne to La Défense, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to La Défense train from?

Cologne to La Défense train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to La Défense train arrive?

Cologne to La Défense train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Cologne to La Défense?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to La Défense is 485 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Cologne to La Défense.

Where can I stay near La Défense?

There are 23456+ hotels available in La Défense.

Cologne to La Défense - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to La Défense by train (Eurostar), car, train, or plane

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Train (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
3h 39m
€160–274
Drive 485.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to La Défensecar 485.4 km
4h 39m
€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 Châtelet - Les Halles to La Défensetrain
4h 56m
€144–342
Train via Cologne Hbf
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
4h 9m
€89–181
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 2m
€110–359
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 18m
€193–416
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 9m
€174–478

Cologne to La Défense by train (Eurostar)

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3h 39mAverage Duration

€160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 538.6 km
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and La Défense, Île-de-France, France?

Eurostar operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nord every 2 hours. Tickets cost €150–270 and the journey takes 3h 26m.

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