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The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Cologne Hbf

Showing times and prices for Jul 18

Cheapest price

$114

Average price

$161

Fastest journey

3 h 21 m

Average duration

3 h 22 m

Trains per day

Distance

403 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Cologne Hbf will cost around $161 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $114.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Paris Gare de Lyon for Cologne Hbf on Fri, Jul 18, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jul 18 the direct trains cover the 403 km distance in an average of 3 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 21 m .

On Fri, Jul 18 the slowest trains will take 3 h 23 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.

06:54AM3h22

Paris Gare de Lyon

10:16AMCologne Hbf

$1141One-way

0 transfers

05:53PM3h22

Paris Gare de Lyon

09:15PMCologne Hbf

$1671One-way

0 transfers

04:53PM3h22

Paris Gare de Lyon

08:15PMCologne Hbf

$1671One-way

0 transfers

05:55AM3h21

Paris Gare de Lyon

09:16AMCologne Hbf

$1761One-way

0 transfers

07:52AM3h23

Paris Gare de Lyon

11:15AMCologne Hbf

$1811One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Paris Gare de Lyon to Cologne Hbf

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare de Lyon to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €29.

Distance: 250 miles (403 km)

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Train	Most popular Bus
€102 Average price	€34 Average price Cheapest
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
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Overview: Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Cologne Hbf

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Trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Cologne Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) 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 $24 (€19)

Distance

250 miles (403 km)

Average train duration

3h 22m

Cheapest ticket price

$36 (€29)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

3h 19m

First train

05:54

Last train

17:55

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $24 (€19)

FAQs: Trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Cologne Hbf

FAQs: Travel by train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Cologne Hbf 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 Paris Gare de Lyon to Cologne Hbf.

Cheap train tickets from Paris Gare de Lyon to Cologne Hbf can start from as little as $167 (€135) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Paris Gare de Lyon to Cologne Hbf is $167 (€135); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Paris Gare de Lyon and Cologne Hbf is on average 3 h 50 min for the 249 mile (402 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Paris Gare de Lyon and Cologne Hbf by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Cologne Hbf leaves at 7: 25 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

A trip to Cologne Hbf from Paris Gare de Lyon is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 50 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Paris Gare de Lyon to Cologne Hbf by train is April.

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