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4.6Travel Information between Cologne and Paris
 Distance | 249 miles (402 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $72 - $25 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $25 (€23) • 5 h 40 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $72 (€65) • 3 h 21 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Eurostar |
Travel 249 miles (402 km) by train or bus between Cologne and Paris. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Eurostar among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cologne to Paris.
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The best way to travel from Cologne to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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There are 2 options to travel between Cologne and Paris including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Paris is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $25 (€23) compared to other travel options to Paris:
Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which costs on average () for the same trip.
A bus is $47 (€42) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Cologne to Paris costing on average $72 (€65).
The fastest way to get to Paris from Cologne is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 21 min.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 5 h 40 min of travel time.
The distance from Cologne to Paris is approximately 249 miles (402 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Paris is:
- 8 buses a day.
- 56 flights per day.
- 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Cologne to Paris as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cologne to Paris:
- Most travelers take a train from Cologne Hbf to Paris Gare du Nord.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Paris:
- You can take a bus from Cologne to Paris with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. Cheap tickets can be found for $25 (€23) with BlaBlaCar Bus from Cologne to Paris.
- You can travel from Cologne to Paris by train with Eurostar or Deutsche Bahn. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $72 (€65) with Eurostar from Cologne to Paris.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Paris with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus with 7 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with Eurostar with 2 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Paris as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Cologne and Paris.
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