Paris Gare de Lyon to Cologne Hbf train with Eurostar

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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

5

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.

Eurostar
06:54AM3h22
Paris Gare de Lyon
10:16AMCologne Hbf
$1141One-way
0 transfers
Eurostar
05:53PM3h22
Paris Gare de Lyon
09:15PMCologne Hbf
$1671One-way
0 transfers
Eurostar
04:53PM3h22
Paris Gare de Lyon
08:15PMCologne Hbf
$1671One-way
0 transfers
Eurostar
05:55AM3h21
Paris Gare de Lyon
09:16AMCologne Hbf
$1761One-way
0 transfers
Eurostar
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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€102

Average price

€34

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Cheapest

3h 52m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 22m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 28m

Average total duration

6h 58m

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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
5
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
3h 19m
First train
05:54
Last train
17:55
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)

FAQs: Trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Cologne Hbf

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Popular train stations from Paris Gare de Lyon to Cologne Hbf

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Cologne
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TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
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Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
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ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
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Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
Lockers
Lockers
  • There are luggage lockers in the station.
Dining
Dining
  • asiagourmet
  • Coffee Fellows
  • dean&david
  • Dunkin' Donuts
  • KFC
  • McDonald's
  • Pizza Hut
  • Nordsee
  • Starbucks
  • Schweinske
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • Wyndham Koeln
  • Hilton Cologne
  • Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.

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