What is the cheapest way to get from Notre Dame to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Notre Dame to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €34 and takes 5h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Notre Dame to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Notre Dame to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €150 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Notre Dame and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Notre Dame to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Maubert - Mutualité and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Notre Dame and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Notre Dame to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Notre Dame to Cologne?

The distance between Notre Dame and Cologne is 531 km. The road distance is 485.5 km.

How do I travel from Notre Dame to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Notre Dame to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €150 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Notre Dame to Cologne?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Notre Dame to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Notre Dame to Cologne bus from?

Notre Dame to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where do I catch the Notre Dame to Cologne train from?

Notre Dame to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Notre Dame to Cologne?

The best way to get from Notre Dame to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €150 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €470 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Notre Dame to Cologne bus arrive?

Notre Dame to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Notre Dame to Cologne train arrive?

Notre Dame to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Notre Dame to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Notre Dame to Cologne is 485 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Notre Dame to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1851+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Notre Dame to Cologne?

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

Notre Dame to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
4h 37m
€153–263
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Paris to Colognerideshare 486 km
5h 54m
€34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cologne Airport CGNbus N74 / ...
8h 20m
€46–74
Drive 485.5 km
1. Drive from Notre Dame to Colognecar 485.5 km
4h 37m
€75–108
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
Train via Saint-Michel Notre-Dame
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbftrain Tha
5h 3m
€88–184
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CDG - CGN
6h 40m
€133–463
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 8m
€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 24m
€158–476

Notre Dame to Cologne by foot, subway, and train (Eurostar)

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4h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 531 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Notre Dame, Île-de-France, France and Cologne, Germany?

Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €150–260 and the journey takes 3h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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