What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Orsay?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Orsay is to drive which costs €80 - €120 and takes 4h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Orsay?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Orsay is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €190 - €310.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Orsay?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Orsay. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Orsay - Ville via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Cologne to Orsay?

The distance between Cologne and Orsay is 555 km. The road distance is 511 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Orsay without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Orsay without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €190 - €310.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Orsay?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Cologne to Orsay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Orsay train from?

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

Where does the Cologne to Orsay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Orsay?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Orsay is 511 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Cologne to Orsay.

Where can I stay near Orsay?

There are 18194+ hotels available in Orsay.

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

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

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Train (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
4h 15m
€193–308
Drive 511 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Orsaycar 511 km
4h 58m
€82–119
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Orsay - Villetrain
5h 27m
€130–313
Train via Cologne Hbf
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
4h 22m
€99–308
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
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
3. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Orsay - Villetrain
5h 36m
€113–291
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
3. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Orsay - Villetrain
6h 25m
€173–393
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
4. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Orsay - Villetrain
7h 42m
€151–421
Train, bus to Luxembourg, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsbackbus
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LUX - CDG
4. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Orsay - Villetrain
8h 57m
€130–374

Cologne to Orsay by train (Eurostar)

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4h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 555.2 km
Duration: 4h 15m

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

Eurostar operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nord every 2 hours. Tickets cost €180–310 and the journey takes 3h 26m.

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