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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Cologne Central Station is to rideshare which costs €34 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Cologne Central Station is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €85 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Cologne Central Station?

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

Is there a direct train between Paris and Cologne Central Station?

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 Paris to Cologne Central Station?

The distance between Paris and Cologne Central Station is 528 km. The road distance is 486.7 km.

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Paris to Cologne Central Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paris to Cologne Central Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Paris to Cologne Central Station?

The best way to get from Paris to Cologne Central Station is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €85 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Paris to Cologne Central Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paris to Cologne Central Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Paris to Cologne Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Cologne Central Station is 487 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Paris to Cologne Central Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Paris to Cologne Central Station?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Paris to Cologne Central Station?

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Where can I stay near Cologne Central Station?

There are 1856+ hotels available in Cologne Central Station.

Can I share a ride from Paris to Cologne Central Station?

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

Paris to Cologne Central Station - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
3h 26m
€85–280
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Paris to Colognerideshare 486 km
5h 58m
€34
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
6h 19m
€62–219
Drive 486.7 km
1. Drive from Paris to Cologne Central Stationcar 486.7 km
4h 38m
€76–109
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 36m
€137–340
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cologne Airport CGNbus N74 / ...
7h 7m
€46–85
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 Flughafen Fernb to Köln Hbftrain
5h 2m
€94–361
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 11m
€158–465

Paris to Cologne Central Station by train

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Distance: 527.5 km
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Paris, France and Cologne Central Station, 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, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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