When traveling from Cologne to Paris, where do I depart from Cologne and where do I arrive in Paris?

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.

Which travel companies can get me from Cologne to Paris?

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.

Is there a way to travel directly 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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Travel 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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from Cologne to Paris

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBus

07:30AM6h15

Köln, Flughafen

01:45PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

$941One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus

08:45AM8h20

Köln, Flughafen

05:05PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

$871One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

9486

06:44PM3h21

Cologne Hbf

10:05PMParis Gare du Nord

$2361One-way

0 transfers

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Train

Bus

316+

9334

09:41AM3h54

Cologne Hbf

01:35PMParis Gare du Nord

$2661One-way

1 transfer

316+

9434

09:41AM3h54

Cologne Hbf

01:35PMParis Gare du Nord

$2891One-way

1 transfer

9474

04:44PM3h21

Cologne Hbf

08:05PMParis Gare du Nord

$2951One-way

0 transfers

FlixBus

01:15PM7h05

Köln, Flughafen

08:20PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

$911One-way

0 transfers

51120

03:25PM7h55

Cologne

11:20PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

$1041One-way

0 transfers

FlixBus

01:45AM6h05

Köln, Flughafen

07:50AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

$911One-way

0 transfers

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How to get from Cologne to Paris

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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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Travel on TGV, BlaBlaCar Bus and Eurowings travel between Cologne and Paris at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

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TGV is a high-speed train company based in France with trains between Cologne and Paris. It operates a fleet of modern, high-speed trains that can reach speeds of up to 320 km/h. The TGV offers a variety of train types, including the TGV Duplex, TGV Lyria, TGV InOui, and TGV OuiGo. Each train type offers different amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfortable seating. The TGV also offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Flexi, and Prem's. Onboard facilities include a bar, restaurant, and luggage storage. The most popular routes for TGV are Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, and Paris to Lille.

Eurostar is the premier high-speed railway service which connects the United Kingdom with Europe through the Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, with journeys connecting London St Pancras International with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam among other popular European cities. With its high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), the Eurostar makes travel between the UK and Europe as smooth and easy as possible. When you book your Cologne to Paris travel, you can choose between ticket types like Standard, Standard Premier (with spacious seats and light refreshments served), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seats, lounge access, hot meals served and priority boarding).

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Cologne to Paris travel.

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a travel company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the travel include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Eurowings is Germany's leading low-cost airline and offers a choice of Smart, Best and BIZclass fares for your next travel from Cologne to Paris.

FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Paris

FAQs: 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.

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.

Looking to extend your trip from Cologne to Paris? Many Omio customers who go from Cologne to Paris usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Milan or Brussels. If you're looking to explore London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Milan or Brussels from Paris, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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