What is the cheapest way to get from Gare du Nord to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Gare du Nord to Cologne is to train via Brussels which costs €70 - €260 and takes 4h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gare du Nord to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Gare du Nord to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €85 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Gare du Nord 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 du Nord to Cologne?

The distance between Gare du Nord and Cologne is 528 km. The road distance is 477.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Gare du Nord to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €85 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Gare du Nord 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 du Nord to Cologne train from?

Gare du Nord to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

Train or fly from Gare du Nord to Cologne?

The best way to get from Gare du Nord to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €85 - €280. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €130 - €310 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Gare du Nord to Cologne train arrive?

Gare du Nord to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Gare du Nord to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Gare du Nord to Cologne is 477 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Gare du Nord to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Gare du Nord to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Gare du Nord to Cologne - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Gare du Nord 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 26m
€85–280
Train via Brussels
cheapest
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 2m
€71–252
Drive 477.3 km
1. Drive from Gare du Nord to Colognecar 477.3 km
4h 32m
€74–107
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 42m
€137–340
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CDG - CGN
6h 31m
€133–303
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 1m
€106–361
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 14m
€158–475

Gare du Nord to Cologne by train

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Distance: 527.5 km
Duration: 3h 26m

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

Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €160–280 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route once daily. 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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