- Recommended
Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace
Major aviation and space museum at Le Bourget, close to CDG. Worth visiting for historic aircraft, Concorde, and space exhibits.
Cheapest price
$136
Average price
$150
Fastest journey
7 h 20 m
Average duration
8 h 52 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
379 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 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 Charles de Gaulle Airport will cost around $150 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $136.
It's difficult to get from Cologne to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport without transferring at least once.
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9838Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $131.
Distance: 235 miles (379 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$188 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $436 Average price | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 54m Average total duration 7h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:
A bus is $146 (€118) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport costing on average $188 (€152).
A bus is $394 (€318) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport costing on average $436 (€352).
Other travel options to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 12m.
Flight takes on average 7h 54m.
You'll arrive about 1h 30m sooner (3h 31m by train vs 5h 1m by car). Tickets start at around $188 (€152) compared to roughly $113 (€91) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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ICE 316+ 9836 | 8:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 9h20 | 5:53 PM Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 1 transfer | |
ICE 316+ 9844 | 8:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 11h20 | 7:53 PM Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 1 transfer | |
ICE 316+ 9838 | 8:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 10h11 | 6:44 PM Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 1 transfer | |
ICE 16+ 9844 | 10:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 9h20 | 7:53 PM Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 1 transfer | |
ICE 16+ 9836 | 10:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h20 | 5:53 PM Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 1 transfer | |
ICE 16+ 9838 | 10:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h11 | 6:44 PM Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Cologne to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $109 (€88) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 08:39, the last at 11:39. The fastest train covers the 235 miles (379 km) distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 235 miles (379 km) |
Average train duration 3h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $109 (€88) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 4h 5m |
First train 8:39 AM |
Last train 11:39 AM |
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Major aviation and space museum at Le Bourget, close to CDG. Worth visiting for historic aircraft, Concorde, and space exhibits.
Important Renaissance museum in the Château d'Écouen, featuring decorative arts, tapestries, and period collections in a grand historic setting.
Large science museum with interactive exhibitions, planetarium, and family appeal. A strong option if you have more time beyond the airport area.
Pleasant historic village center close to the airport, with small streets, landscaped areas, and a calmer atmosphere than the terminals.
Scenic canal corridor suited for walks and cycling, offering a more local outdoor experience within reach of the airport area.
Large forest park popular for walking and cycling, with heritage traces from its former powder works and plenty of green space.
A buttery, flaky viennoiserie that is a classic French breakfast pastry and a staple in Paris bakeries.
A laminated pastry filled with dark chocolate, popular for breakfast or an afternoon snack across Paris.
A rich soup of caramelized onions in broth, usually topped with bread and melted cheese; a comforting Paris bistro classic.
Elegant pâtisserie and salon de thé known for macarons, pastries, and light French fare in a refined setting.
Casual counter known for fresh sandwiches, salads, soups, and breakfast options with a lighter French-European style.
Well-known French bakery café serving viennoiseries, sandwiches, quiches, and coffee for a quick traditional bite.
Airport prices are higher than in central Paris. Meals, coffee, and convenience items cost more than city averages.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 for good service is appreciated, but not expected. Tipping is uncommon for counter service.
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