What is the cheapest way to get from Köln Hbf to Paris?

The cheapest way to get from Köln Hbf to Paris is to rideshare which costs €32 and takes 5h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Köln Hbf to Paris?

The fastest way to get from Köln Hbf to Paris is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €90 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Köln Hbf and Paris?

No, there is no direct bus from Köln Hbf to Paris. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Köln Hbf and Paris?

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

How far is it from Köln Hbf to Paris?

The distance between Köln Hbf and Paris is 528 km. The road distance is 486.8 km.

How do I travel from Köln Hbf to Paris without a car?

The best way to get from Köln Hbf to Paris without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €90 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Köln Hbf to Paris?

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

Where do I catch the Köln Hbf to Paris bus from?

Köln Hbf to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Köln Hbf to Paris train from?

Köln Hbf to Paris train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Köln Hbf to Paris?

The best way to get from Köln Hbf to Paris is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €90 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Köln Hbf to Paris bus arrive?

Köln Hbf to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Köln Hbf to Paris train arrive?

Köln Hbf to Paris train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Köln Hbf to Paris?

Yes, the driving distance between Köln Hbf to Paris is 487 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Köln Hbf to Paris.

How do I get a train ticket from Köln Hbf to Paris?

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Where can I stay near Paris?

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Can I share a ride from Köln Hbf to Paris?

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

Köln Hbf to Paris - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

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There are 7 ways to get from Köln Hbf to Paris by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
3h 26m
€90–300
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Parisrideshare 486.4 km
5h 59m
€32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N74 / ...
7h 39m
€42–71
Drive 486.8 km
1. Drive from Köln Hbf to Pariscar 486.8 km
4h 44m
€77–112
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
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
4h 41m
€130–315
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
4h 59m
€95–292
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
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
5h 37m
€172–383

Köln Hbf to Paris by train

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Distance: 527.5 km
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Köln Hbf, Germany and Paris, France?

Eurostar operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nord every 2 hours. Tickets cost €170–300 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) twice daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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