What is the cheapest way to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Paris?

The cheapest way to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Paris is to rideshare which costs €32 and takes 5h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Paris?

The fastest way to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Paris is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €85 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between North Rhine-Westphalia and Paris?

No, there is no direct bus from North Rhine-Westphalia to Paris. However, there are services departing from Köln Neumarkt and arriving at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between North Rhine-Westphalia and Paris?

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

How far is it from North Rhine-Westphalia to Paris?

The distance between North Rhine-Westphalia and Paris is 528 km. The road distance is 486.1 km.

How do I travel from North Rhine-Westphalia to Paris without a car?

The best way to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Paris without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €85 - €270.

How long does it take to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Paris?

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

Where do I catch the North Rhine-Westphalia to Paris bus from?

North Rhine-Westphalia to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the North Rhine-Westphalia to Paris train from?

North Rhine-Westphalia to Paris train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from North Rhine-Westphalia to Paris?

The best way to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Paris is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €85 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 7h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €300 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the North Rhine-Westphalia to Paris bus arrive?

North Rhine-Westphalia to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the North Rhine-Westphalia to Paris train arrive?

North Rhine-Westphalia to Paris train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from North Rhine-Westphalia to Paris?

Yes, the driving distance between North Rhine-Westphalia to Paris is 486 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from North Rhine-Westphalia to Paris.

How do I get a train ticket from North Rhine-Westphalia to Paris?

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Where can I stay near Paris?

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Can I share a ride from North Rhine-Westphalia to Paris?

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

North Rhine-Westphalia to Paris - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Paris by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, rideshare, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
3h 26m
€85–270
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Parisrideshare 486.4 km
5h 49m
€32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N74 / ...
7h 50m
€43–76
Drive 486.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Pariscar 486.1 km
4h 43m
€75–108
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
4h 23m
€125–299
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
5h 11m
€93–334
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Duisburg 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
6h 28m
€164–422
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
6h 4m
€189–399

North Rhine-Westphalia to Paris by train

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Distance: 527.5 km
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Paris, France?

Eurostar operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nord every 2 hours. Tickets cost €150–270 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Two other operators also service this route. 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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