What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Cologne is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paris to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Paris to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Pont de Sèvres and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Pont de Sèvres and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Haussmann Saint-Lazare and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Paris to Cologne?

The distance between Paris and Cologne is 540 km. The road distance is 490.5 km.

How do I travel from Paris to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Paris to Cologne without a car is to train via Havre-Caumartin which takes 4h 55m and costs €150 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Paris to Cologne?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Paris to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paris to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Paris to Cologne?

The best way to get from Paris to Cologne is to train via Havre-Caumartin which takes 4h 55m and costs €150 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 4m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €470 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Paris to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paris to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Paris to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Cologne is 491 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Paris to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1851+ hotels available in Cologne.

Paris to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 9 subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Paris to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, subway, train, or plane

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Train via Havre-Caumartin (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
4h 55m
€154–274
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cologne Airport CGNbus N74 / ...
9h 4m
€46–79
Drive 490.5 km
1. Drive from Paris to Colognecar 490.5 km
4h 44m
€76–109
Line 9 subway, train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the subway from Pont de Sèvres to La Muettesubway
2. Take the train from Boulainvilliers to Saint-Michel Notre-Dametrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
4. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
5h 25m
€132–337
Train
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbftrain Tha
5h 31m
€88–183
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CDG - CGN
7h 19m
€138–470
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 47m
€111–368
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
7h 2m
€163–483

Paris to Cologne by subway and train (Eurostar)

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4h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 539.9 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Paris, Île-de-France, 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 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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