How to travel from Cologne to Paris

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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €158.

Distance: 250 miles (403 km)

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€123

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€40

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€389

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4h 50m

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4h 20m

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5h 26m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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from Cologne to Paris

How to get from Cologne to Paris by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cologne to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
07:50AM6h25
Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
02:15PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$511One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus52120
03:35PM8h05
Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
11:40PMParis, Porte Maillot
$351One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Eurostar9474
04:43PM3h29
Cologne Hbf
08:12PMParis Gare du Nord
$1251One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Eurostar9486
06:44PM3h31
Cologne Hbf
10:15PMParis Gare du Nord
$1251One-way
0 transfers
Eurostar9450
12:39PM3h30
Cologne Hbf
04:09PMParis Gare du Nord
$1501One-way
0 transfers
Eurostar9414
06:39AM3h33
Cologne Hbf
10:12AMParis Gare du Nord
$1501One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:15PM7h05
Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
08:20PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$531One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus50449
11:00PM8h40
Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
07:40AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$401One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:55PM8h00
Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
07:55AMParis, Porte Maillot
$561One-way
0 transfers
Austrian AirlinesOS246 · OS361
09:40AM23h35
Cologne Bonn Airport
09:15AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
$4441One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings OS8918+Austrian AirlinesOS361
06:15PM15h00
Cologne Bonn Airport
09:15AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
$6141One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings OS8914+Austrian AirlinesOS361
06:50AM26h25
Cologne Bonn Airport
09:15AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
$6711One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Cologne to Paris

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Cologne to Paris, 77,33% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Cologne to Paris and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Paris

Travel 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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Paris including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Paris is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Paris:

A bus is $43 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Paris costing on average $68 (€54).

A bus is $174 (€138) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Paris costing on average $200 (€158).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Paris is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 50m.

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 21m.

Bus takes on average 6h 15m.

The distance from Cologne to Paris is approximately 250 miles (403 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Paris is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Paris as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Paris:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Paris Gare du Nord.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Paris, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings , Air France to go to Paris by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Paris by bus.
  • Travel with Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, TGV to go to Paris by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Paris with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
  • 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Paris often also extend their vacation to go to London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Milan, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Paris and these popular destinations at a great price.
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