What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to The Louvre?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to The Louvre is to rideshare which costs €32 and takes 6h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to The Louvre?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to The Louvre is to train via Châtelet which takes 3h 47m and costs €160 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and The Louvre?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to The Louvre. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Pont des Arts - Quai de Conti via Gare de Bercy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and The Louvre?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to The Louvre. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Châtelet via Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Cologne to The Louvre?

The distance between Cologne and The Louvre is 531 km. The road distance is 484.8 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to The Louvre without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to The Louvre without a car is to train via Châtelet which takes 3h 47m and costs €160 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to The Louvre?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Cologne to The Louvre, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to The Louvre bus from?

Cologne to The Louvre bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to The Louvre train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to The Louvre?

The best way to get from Cologne to The Louvre is to train via Châtelet which takes 3h 47m and costs €160 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the Cologne to The Louvre bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to The Louvre train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to The Louvre?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to The Louvre is 485 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Cologne to The Louvre.

Where can I stay near The Louvre?

There are 3996+ hotels available in The Louvre.

Can I share a ride from Cologne to The Louvre?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and The Louvre. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Cologne to The Louvre - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to The Louvre by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, or rideshare

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Train via Châtelet (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
3h 47m
€168–281
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Parisrideshare 486.4 km
6h 4m
€32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N74 / ...
8h 24m
€46–79
Drive 484.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to The Louvrecar 484.8 km
4h 40m
€76–109
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
4h 59m
€141–336
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
4h 35m
€94–176
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 4m
€108–350
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
6h 36m
€156–453
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
€171–470

Cologne to The Louvre by train, subway, and foot (Eurostar)

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3h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 531.1 km
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and The Louvre, 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 €40–70 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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