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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to North Rhine-Westphalia is to rideshare which costs €34 and takes 5h 47m.

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

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from Paris to North Rhine-Westphalia. However, there are services departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at Köln Neumarkt via Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 and Köln Porz Markt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

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

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 North Rhine-Westphalia?

The distance between Paris and North Rhine-Westphalia is 528 km. The road distance is 485.7 km.

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

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

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

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 North Rhine-Westphalia bus from?

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from Paris to North Rhine-Westphalia is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €85 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 1m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €300 and takes 4h 14m.

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

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

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

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

Can I drive from Paris to North Rhine-Westphalia?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to North Rhine-Westphalia is 486 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Paris to North Rhine-Westphalia.

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

Book your Paris to North Rhine-Westphalia train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near North Rhine-Westphalia?

There are 1862+ hotels available in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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

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

Paris to North Rhine-Westphalia - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Paris to North Rhine-Westphalia by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, rideshare, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
3h 26m
€85–270
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Paris to Colognerideshare 486 km
5h 47m
€34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cologne Airport CGNbus N74 / ...
8h 1m
€40–70
Drive 485.7 km
1. Drive from Paris to Colognecar 485.7 km
4h 37m
€75–108
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
4h 14m
€124–298
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 Siegburg Bftrain
5h 29m
€92–341
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CDG - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg Hbftrain
6h 27m
€163–369

Paris to North Rhine-Westphalia by train

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Distance: 527.5 km
Duration: 3h 26m

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

Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €150–270 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route 4 times a day. 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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