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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 23m. 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 $27, and a flight costs an average of $178.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$188 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $646 Average price | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Cologne:
A bus is $130 (€108) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Cologne costing on average $188 (€156).
A bus is $589 (€488) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Cologne costing on average $646 (€535).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 57m.
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Cologne
How to get from Paris to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
521196:30 AM7h55Paris, Porte Maillot2:25 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 521196:30 AM7h55Paris, Porte Maillot2:25 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 94715:54 PM3h21Paris Gare du Nord9:15 PMCologne Hbf$1441One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 94239:51 AM3h24Paris Gare du Nord1:15 PMCologne Hbf$1441One-way0 transfers
- 94117:44 AM3h31Paris Gare du Nord11:15 AMCologne Hbf$1441One-way0 transfers
- 943511:51 AM3h23Paris Gare du Nord3:14 PMCologne Hbf$1681One-way0 transfers
- 1466 · 504289:30 AM8h20Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)5:50 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$411One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus10:30 AM7h10Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)5:40 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$471One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:45 PM6h40Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)11:25 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$511One-way0 transfers
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OS2493:55 PM4h00Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport7:55 PMCologne Bonn Airport$3131One-way1 transfer 
LH4195+
LH19842:25 PM5h05Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport7:30 PMCologne Bonn Airport$6131One-way1 transfer- LH2229 · LH198212:00 PM5h40Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport5:40 PMCologne Bonn Airport$6131One-way1 transfer
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