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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne to Paris
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
6 h 5 m
Average duration
7 h 8 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
403 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Paris will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 10 buses that leave Cologne for Paris on Mon, May 18, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct buses cover the 403 km distance in an average of 7 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 5 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest buses will take 8 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
50429 · 166011:55 AM8h30Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)8:25 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$401One-way1 transfer- 5044911:00 PM8h40Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)7:40 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$401One-way0 transfers
- 521203:35 PM8h05Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)11:40 PMParis, Porte Maillot$501One-way0 transfers
- 5042911:55 AM9h15Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)9:10 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$561One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:50 AM6h25Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)2:15 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$621One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:45 AM6h05Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)7:50 AMParis, Porte Maillot$721One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:50 AM6h25Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)2:15 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$621One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:15 PM7h05Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)8:20 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$631One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:55 PM8h00Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)7:55 AMParis, Porte Maillot$631One-way0 transfers
- 521203:35 PM8h05Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)11:40 PMParis, Porte Maillot$501One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Paris
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $138.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$56 Average price Cheapest | $155 Average price | $518 Average price | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Paris:
A bus is $99 (€80) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Paris costing on average $155 (€125).
A bus is $462 (€373) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Paris costing on average $518 (€418).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 44m.
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
You'll arrive about 24m sooner (5h 33m by bus vs 5h 57m by car) and save roughly $60 (€49) compared to fuel and tolls ($56 (€45) vs $117 (€94)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Cologne to Paris Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Live departures
Cologne to Paris bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Paris buses for tomorrow, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 1:45 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 6h05 | 7:50 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:50 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 6h25 | 2:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 50457 | 9:25 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 8h20 | 5:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 50429 | 11:55 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 9h15 | 9:10 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 50429 · 1660 | 11:55 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 8h30 | 8:25 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 1:15 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 7h05 | 8:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 52120 | 3:35 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 8h05 | 11:40 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:30 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 9h30 | 6:00 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 50449 | 11:00 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 8h40 | 7:40 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:55 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 8h00 | 7:55 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne to Paris
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Buses from Cologne to Paris run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 250 miles (403 km) distance in 7h 5m.
Distance 250 miles (403 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 7h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar from Cologne to ParisYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Paris with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $33 (€27). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Cologne to Paris: Journey Details
Buses in Europe are a convenient way to travel between cities, with a number of bus companies offering both domestic and international routes. Buses from Cologne to Paris leave at regular intervals from very early in the morning until very late at night. The journey time is between 6 hours and 15 minutes and 15 hours. Services are run by Infobus, Flixbus, Eurolines and Megabus. Most of these bus services are direct, while others require one change at Essen, which may involve a waiting time of close to 4 hours. Weekend services are also both frequent and regular.
Return buses from Paris to Cologne are also available.
Taking the Bus from Cologne
Most buses from Cologne to Paris leave from the central bus station, the ZOB, adjacent to Hauptbahnhof, the central railway station which is located in Cologne's city centre. Some buses leave from the bus station at Gummersbacher Strasse, a 20 minute journey from the city centre using the city's tram system. Taxis are also available and make the journey in about 10 minutes. Cologne's public transport system runs until 1 a.m. on weekdays. Some trams run all night on weekends.
Getting into Paris by Bus
Paris is one of the world's most enchanting cities, with its many world-famous sights and art treasures. The Louvre houses Leonardo da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa' among many thousands of other pieces. There is a panoramic view of the city from the top of the Eiffel Tower. Many visitors also choose to relax at a pavement cafe. The city's concert halls and night clubs regularly host global superstars. Buses from Cologne to Paris arrive at the Porte Maillot bus station, a 20 minute journey on the Metro system to central Paris. Taxis are also available and make the journey in about 15 minutes. While public transport in Paris only runs until midnight, a night bus service continues to offer service throughout the city.
FAQs: Bus from Cologne to Paris
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Paris by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Eiffel Tower, an iconic iron lattice tower offering panoramic views of Paris
- Louvre Museum, the world's largest art museum housing thousands of works including the Mona Lisa
- Notre-Dame Cathedral, a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture known for its stunning facade and historical significance
- Sacré-Cœur Basilica, a Roman Catholic church located at the highest point in the city with a striking white exterior
- Arc de Triomphe, a monumental arch honoring those who fought and died for France, located at the top of the Champs-Élysées.
- Montmartre, a historic district known for its bohemian atmosphere and the Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur
- Seine River Cruise, a relaxing boat tour providing unique perspectives of the city's famous monuments
- Visit the Latin Quarter, a vibrant area known for its lively atmosphere and historic landmarks
- Explore the Marais, a trendy district filled with boutiques, cafes, and art galleries
- Attend a show at the Moulin Rouge, the famous cabaret known for its extravagant performances.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cologne to Paris
Wifi
Parking
ATM
Accessibility
WC
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Bercy (in the station)
- Le Train Bleu (0.5 km)
- Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 24, 87 Metro: 6, 14 Train: RER A, RER D
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Porte Maillot (in the station)
- Le Relais de Venise (0.2 km)
- Chez Georges (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 73, 82, 244 Metro: 1 RER: C
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWC- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 73, 174, 275 Metro: 1 Train: RER A
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