What is the cheapest way to get from Gare de l'Est to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Gare de l'Est to Cologne is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gare de l'Est to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Gare de l'Est to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €85 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Gare de l'Est and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Koeln Hbf. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Gare de l'Est to Cologne?

The distance between Gare de l'Est and Cologne is 528 km. The road distance is 476.8 km.

How do I travel from Gare de l'Est to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Gare de l'Est to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €85 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Gare de l'Est to Cologne?

The train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbf takes 3h 26m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Gare de l'Est to Cologne train from?

Gare de l'Est to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

Train or fly from Gare de l'Est to Cologne?

The best way to get from Gare de l'Est to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €85 - €270. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €130 - €300 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Gare de l'Est to Cologne train arrive?

Gare de l'Est to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Gare de l'Est to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Gare de l'Est to Cologne is 477 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Gare de l'Est to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Gare de l'Est to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1862+ hotels available in Cologne.

Gare de l'Est to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Gare de l'Est to Cologne by train (Eurostar), car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
3h 34m
€85–270
Drive 476.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Gare de l'Est to Colognecar 476.8 km
4h 30m
€74–106
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
4h 47m
€127–330
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CDG - CGN
6h 37m
€133–293
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CDG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 6m
€106–351
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CDG - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 20m
€158–456

Gare de l'Est to Cologne by foot and train

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Distance: 528.2 km
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Gare de l'Est, France and Cologne, Germany?

Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €150–270 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Lufthansa City, Lufthansa, and five other airlines fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily.

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