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
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.
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.
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)
Train | Most popular Bus |
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€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* |
![]() Most popular bus company | |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 |
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