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Cheap train tickets from Cologne to Paris

Showing times and prices for Apr 22

Cheapest

$171

Average

$195

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

9486

06:44PM3h21

Cologne Hbf

10:05PMParis Gare du Nord

$1711One-way

0 transfers

9474

04:44PM3h21

Cologne Hbf

08:05PMParis Gare du Nord

$2181One-way

0 transfers

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Compare train and bus 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 €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg.

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Most popular Train	Bus
€127 Average price	€50 Average price Cheapest
4h 26m Average duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	9h 24m Average duration 8h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Cologne to Paris train times

Showing trains for today, Monday, April 21

Last updated at 5:46 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
316+9334	7:41 AM Cologne Hbf	3h54	11:35 AM Paris Gare du Nord	1 transfer
316+9434	7:41 AM Cologne Hbf	3h54	11:35 AM Paris Gare du Nord	1 transfer
9462	12:44 PM Cologne Hbf	3h21	4:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord	0 transfersDirect
9474	2:44 PM Cologne Hbf	3h21	6:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord	0 transfersDirect
9486	4:44 PM Cologne Hbf	3h21	8:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord	0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Cologne to Paris?

The best time to book your train from Cologne to Paris is 77 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Cologne to Paris route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Cologne to Paris per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Cologne to Paris.

Trains

from $97

Buses

from $41

Flights

from $38

Fastest train times from Cologne to Paris

Showing times and prices for Apr 22

Fastest Journey

3 h 21 m

Average

3 h 21 m

Trains per day

Distance

403 km

Of the 2 trains that leave Cologne for Paris every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

9474

04:44PM3h21

Cologne Hbf

08:05PMParis Gare du Nord

$2181One-way

0 transfers

9486

06:44PM3h21

Cologne Hbf

10:05PMParis Gare du Nord

$1711One-way

0 transfers

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ReviewsReviews for the rail journey from Cologne to Paris

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Pros

Comfortable seats

Punctual departure

Fast train

Cons

Full luggage compartments

The train journey from Cologne to Paris was a great experience. The seats were very comfortable and there were sockets for charging mobile phones and laptops. Unfortunately, the luggage compartments were a bit small, so there was hardly any space for luggage. The train staff were friendly and very helpful. The journey was on time and fast. There was a beautiful view. Overall, a very great experience and highly recommended.

Pros

Beautiful train

Good equipment

Cons

Slight delay

The train journey from Cologne to Paris was an absolute pleasure. The train interior was modern and comfortable, with spacious seats and a pleasant atmosphere. The cleanliness on the train was exemplary. The price-performance ratio was reasonable for the quality offered. Although the train was slightly delayed, this was communicated transparently and the arrival time was still acceptable.

Pros

wifi connection

Punctuality

Price

Cons

Need to change

Staff

Hygiene

Dear Sir or Madam, I took a train journey with DB from Cologne to Paris. First of all, some good aspects about the journey. The wifi connection was excellent. Also, the train arrived in Paris very on time. The price of the ticket was expensive, but it was very great compared to plane tickets. However, there was a lot of need to change trains. The staff was also rather unfriendly. The ticket control was also problematic, as the staff were also impatient. Unfortunately, no attention was paid to hygiene. The toilets and seats were not really clean. Overall, a satisfactory trip.

Pros

Hygiene

Staff

Food

Cons

Punctuality

I can highly recommend this train journey to everyone. It was pleasant and arrived at my destination on time, even though it was late. The staff were very friendly and helped me with my problems. The food was also very tasty and lukewarm. I also liked the hygiene as the toilets and the seats and tables were very clean. Also, the other passengers were quiet and respectful.

Pros

Very fast

Cons

Little space

I took the train from Cologne to Paris in the summer. It was a very pleasant journey and it went very quickly. Of course, a big plus is that you can't get stuck in traffic jams. I would really do it again and again because it's much less complicated than going by car.

Pros

Very fast

Quiet

Cosy seats

Cons

A little cool

Speaker difficult to understand

Sockets broken

My train journey from Cologne to Paris was generally relaxed. The train arrived and departed on time. The friendly crew were helpful and helped me find my seat. Wifi was available and fast, which I really liked. There were 2 sockets at my seat, but unfortunately they didn't work for me. The train travelled through to Paris without changing trains, which made the journey easier. The seats were very comfortable and large. There was also an on-board restaurant, which I personally didn't use, but the food was highly recommended to me by fellow travellers. The toilet could have been better, it was very small and had poor facilities (there was no toilet paper left). The price was a bit steep, but the train was very reliable and I was in Paris in just over 3 hours. Overall, the journey was satisfactory (fast, quiet and reliable). I can recommend it.

Pros

Fast and convenient

Comfortable and rested

Beautiful ambience

Stress-free

Fair price

Cons

Book early, otherwise there is little choice of places

Departments quickly fully booked

Four-seater with table quickly booked out

In standard, only slow wifi

Travelling on the Eurostar to Paris is very relaxed, with very pleasant facilities such as wifi, with only around 3 MBit in the standard booking, and two sockets per pair of seats. The journey is very quiet and outside and driving noises are kept to a minimum - very stress-free. The on-board bistro offers a very nice selection for an entertaining journey and good quality and acceptable prices. The on-board staff are multilingual, very friendly and provide regular updates on current situations and stations. The toilets are typically small and cramped and have a strong odour. The punctual arrival and journey is the biggest argument for travelling to Paris by train, especially as a family you are very relaxed on the journey thanks to the excellent public transport. I will do it again with my family. You can't get from Cologne to Paris by car in 3 hours and 20 minutes in such a stress-free and cheap way.

Pros

Nice employees

Good Internet

High ride comfort

Cons

Minimal delay

Expensive prices for catering

Overcrowded train

The Eurostar journey was very good value for money. We had a slight delay of 10 minutes on the journey from Cologne to Paris, but it is still highly recommended. Nice staff, comfortable seats and a very comfortable journey. Highly recommended, gladly again!

Pros

Cosy seats

Fast drive

Nice employees

Cons

A little late

Full train

Slightly more expensive

The journey to Paris was very pleasant, with very good and cosy seats. The reservation worked great and the wifi worked great too. The journey time is very short and the staff were very nice at the check-in and helped you a lot. Unfortunately, our train was a little late and very full, and a little more expensive in comparison. But highly recommended!

Pros

Price

Punctuality

Personnel

Wifi connection

Cons

Hygiene

Comfort

Volume

Changeover requirements

Overall, I enjoyed the trip from Cologne to Paris. The price of the journey was reasonable and fair, which made the trip attractive for me. The punctuality of the trains was commendable, which made my journey planning easier and reduced stress. The staff on board were friendly and courteous, which increased my comfort during the journey. The wifi worked reliably, allowing me to stay online during the journey, which was very important to me. Unfortunately, there were some areas that could be improved. The hygiene could have been better, which detracted slightly from the overall experience. The comfort of the seats and the noise level during the journey were average. There were several transfers which made the journey difficult. Overall, the journey from Cologne to Paris was a positive experience.

Pros

Punctual

Clean train

Cons

I had been travelling by train for about 3 hours and found the journey relatively relaxed. It was very quiet in my compartment and I found my seat comfortable and completely adequate. We arrived on time at our destination station, Paris Nord. The conductor was very friendly to me and the train was very well cleaned. The toilet was also very well cleaned and only stank a little. I didn't have to change trains.

Pros

Conforms

Short journey duration

Cons

None

I travelled from Cologne to Paris and have to say that the journey wasn't too bad. The punctuality and the really good technical condition of the train were commendable. It was clean on board and the service was very good. The journey only took a short two and a half hours. The air conditioning ensured pleasant and cosy room temperatures. The seats were comfortable, ergonomic and therefore very cosy.

Pros

Simple booking

Cons

Dirty toilets

Delay

What I liked about this journey was that the ticket was cheap and easy to book. I also liked the fact that I didn't have to change trains. But I was very annoyed that I had to wait 20 minutes for the train in very cold weather. I also found it bad that the toilets were dirty and the wifi didn't work.

Pros

No change

Cons

Dirty toilets

I really liked the booking as it was very easy to do online. It was also great not having to change trains and the ticket was quite cheap. I also thought the staff were excellent. However, I found the toilet very dirty and there was no toilet paper.

Pros

Punctual

Nice staff

Clean train

Cons

Toilet very dirty and very smelly

The journey took a good 3 hours and I didn't have to change trains. The seats were quite comfortable and the train didn't smell and wasn't very noisy. The conductor was friendly to me. Power sockets were available and we arrived at our destination station Paris Nord on time. Unfortunately, what wasn't quite so nice was that one toilet was very smelly and no longer clean. However, I was able to switch to another toilet, which was clean. Overall, I was very satisfied with the journey.

Pros

Seats

Cons

WIFI

Personnel

Toilets

This journey was one of the worst I have travelled on Deutsche Bahn. I got on and I was greeted rudely by staff. I don't know what problem they had with me, but they definitely had a problem with me. Then I was asked for my ticket, which was normal. I sat down in my seat, all went well, I tried to connect to the wifi and it wouldn't work. When I had to go to the loo after 45 minutes, I saw that the toilets hadn't been cleaned and there was toilet paper, so I went out and didn't use it. The price was relatively reasonable and the punctuality of the train was also reasonable. As I often travel with Deutsche Bahn, I know that this is just an isolated incident, but I would still give the whole journey two out of five stars.

Pros

Super fast ride

Cons

A little expensive in terms of price

I travelled on a so-called Eurostar 9450 for the first time, which I had never seen before. It was a really nice and clean train and I arrived in Paris in record time. I think it was about 3-3.5 hours and I was there. The service was super nice and everything was fine except the price was a bit much for me. But it was all worth it for me, so I'm satisfied!

Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne to Paris

Germany

France

Trains from Cologne to Paris run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $96 (€78) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $32 (€26)

Distance

249 miles (402 km)

Average train duration

3h 56m

Cheapest ticket price

$96 (€78)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

3h 21m

First train

02:18

Last train

22:56

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $32 (€26)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, TGV and Eurostar from Cologne to Paris trains

Find the best trains between Cologne and Paris with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn, TGV and Eurostar from $96 (€78). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Cologne to Paris train.

Cologne to Paris train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 4 h 57 min
Cheapest Price: $138

TGV is a high-speed train company based in France with trains from Cologne to Paris. It operates a fleet of modern, high-speed trains that can reach speeds of up to 320 km/h. The TGV offers a variety of train types, including the TGV Duplex, TGV Lyria, TGV InOui, and TGV OuiGo. Each train type offers different amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfortable seating. The TGV also offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Flexi, and Prem's. Onboard facilities include a bar, restaurant, and luggage storage. The most popular routes for TGV are Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, and Paris to Lille.

Eurostar is the exclusive high-speed railway service connecting the United Kingdom with countries in continental Europe like France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Most Eurostar trains travel through the Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, between the UK and France. With a high-speed train service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), you will travel to Paris from Cologne in ultimate comfort coupled with modern, comfortable seats and large windows. When booking your Eurostar train to Paris from Cologne, you can choose between three ticket types: Standard, Standard Premier (with light refreshments served and spacious seats), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seating, lounge access, priority boarding and hot meal served).

Train information from Cologne to Paris with Eurostar:

Average Duration: 3 h 20 min
Cheapest Price: $96

Your Guide to the Cologne to Paris Train Journey

Travel seamlessly on a train from Cologne to Paris for an unforgettable experience of convenience and comfort. The journey typically starts at Cologne Hbf, bringing you through picturesque European landscapes before arriving at Paris Gare du Nord, one of Paris's most iconic stations. With several trains from Cologne to Paris running daily, it's easy to plan your trip to fit your schedule, whether you’re looking for an early morning departure or a late evening arrival. Perfect for both business travelers and leisure seekers, the Cologne to Paris train offers high-speed connectivity, making it a top choice for the journey between these vibrant cities.

Find Affordable Cologne to Paris Train Tickets

If you're planning a journey from Cologne to Paris, finding the ideal train ticket can save you both time and money. The cheapest train tickets for this popular route start at just $96 (€78), making it a budget-friendly option compared to many alternatives. On average, ticket prices hover around $156 (€127), but booking in advance can frequently land you a better deal. For those seeking a balance of pleasant weather and reasonable prices, traveling during April or September may provide the optimal experience. These months not only offer mild conditions but also see less tourist activity, allowing for a more relaxed journey. Find your perfect travel date and fare today for an enjoyable train journey to the City of Light.

Train Cologne to Paris: DB, SNCF, and Eurostar Journey

Experience the convenience and comfort of traveling from Cologne to Paris by train with Deutsche Bahn (DB), SNCF, and Eurostar. These renowned train services offer swift and scenic journeys, allowing you to relax and enjoy your travels without the stress of navigating airports. With high-speed ICE and TGV trains, travelers can expect a speedy journey between these iconic European cities. Onboard, you'll find excellent amenities such as spacious seating, free WiFi, power outlets, and dining options that ensure a comfortable and enjoyable ride. Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, choosing the train from Cologne to Paris makes for an efficient and pleasant trip, combining modern features with the allure of scenic landscapes.

Cologne to Paris Train Times and Schedule

The train journey from Cologne to Paris covers a distance of 249 miles (402 km). Travelers enjoy a comfortable and speedy trip, with the average train journey duration typically being 3h 21m. This efficient travel option makes exploring the vibrant culture and sights of Paris wonderfully accessible.

Trains from Cologne to Paris run frequently, with an average of 3 services per day. These trains operate throughout the week, ensuring reliable service on all seven days from Monday to Sunday. Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, the consistent schedule provides flexibility to fit your travel needs.

Typically, the first train departs Cologne at 02:18, catering to early risers aiming to make the most of their day in Paris. Conversely, the last train usually leaves at 22:56, accommodating those who prefer a later start or wish to enjoy a full day in Cologne before their travel. Visit our site to learn more about the specific Cologne to Paris train times and to plan your journey with ease using our detailed Cologne to Paris train schedule.

FAQs: Trains from Cologne to Paris

FAQs: Travel by train from Cologne to Paris easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Paris.

Cheap train tickets from Cologne to Paris can start from as little as $72 (€59) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cologne to Paris is $132 (€108); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Paris from Cologne is on average 3 h 21 min for the 249 mile (402 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Cologne and Paris by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cologne to Paris leaves at 2: 22 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cologne to Paris leaves at 11: 56 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Cologne to Paris without having to change trains with Eurostar. There are 2 direct trains from Cologne to Paris each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Paris. Take the fast train with Eurostar from Cologne to Paris.

The high-speed Eurostar train from Cologne to Paris takes 3 h 21 min on average.

For the best Cologne to Paris train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Deutsche Bahn or Eurostar. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Cologne and Paris to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 56 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Cologne Hbf, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Paris Gare du Nord, located 2.9 miles (4.6 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Paris from Cologne is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 21 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Cologne to Paris by train is April.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cologne and Paris including taking a bus, train or flight.

Popular train stations from Cologne to Paris

Cologne

Paris

The major train station for departures in Cologne is Köln Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln Hbf for your trip from Cologne to Paris.

Köln Hbf