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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Cologne: Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle).

What companies run services between Paris and Cologne?

The following travel company offer services from Paris to Cologne: Travel with FlixBus for buses to Cologne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Paris to Cologne tickets on Omio for $78 (€70).

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from Paris to Cologne

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

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

01:10PM4h54

Gare de Paris-Est

06:04PMCologne Hbf

€1381One-way

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01:10PM4h54

Gare de Paris-Est

06:04PMCologne Hbf

€1381One-way

1 transfer

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12:51PM3h24

Gare de Paris-Nord

04:15PMCologne Hbf

€1771One-way

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08:17AM3h58

Gare de Paris-Nord

12:15PMCologne Hbf

€1771One-way

1 transfer

08:17AM3h58

Gare de Paris-Nord

12:15PMCologne Hbf

€1771One-way

1 transfer

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Travel Information from Paris to Cologne

	Distance	249 miles (402 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus
	Popular travel companies	FlixBus

Take a bus to travel 249 miles (402 km) to Cologne from Paris. FlixBus is the main travel company operating this journey. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Paris to Cologne.

How to get from Paris to Cologne

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Paris to Cologne, 79,59% 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 Paris to Cologne 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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Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your travel between Paris and Cologne. DB uses different types of travel such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain travel.

Cheapest Price: $153

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Cheapest Price: $35

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

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

FAQs: Travel from Paris to Cologne

FAQs: Travel to Cologne 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 Paris to Cologne.

Travel Paris to Cologne by bus.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 22 min.

Cologne is approximately 249 miles (402 km) away from Paris.

The average frequency per day from Paris to Cologne is:

Around 1 bus per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Cologne from Paris as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Cologne:

Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle).

The following travel company offer services from Paris to Cologne:

Travel with FlixBus for buses to Cologne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Paris to Cologne tickets on Omio for $78 (€70).

Yes, there is a direct service from Paris to Cologne:

You can take a direct bus with FlixBus.

Direct services to Cologne tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

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

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