How to travel from Paris to Cologne

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Travel Information to Cologne from Paris

distanceDistance249 miles (402 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$41 - $105
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $41 (€36) • 5 h 35 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $96 (€84) • 1 h 15 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 249 miles (402 km) by train, bus or flight between Paris and Cologne. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Paris to Cologne.

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from Paris to Cologne

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

BlaBlaCar Bus
09:30AM8h10
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
05:40PMCologne
$331One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
BlaBlaCar Bus
09:30AM8h10
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
05:40PMCologne
$331One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Eurostar
09:54AM3h21
Paris Gare du Nord
01:15PMCologne Hbf
$1191One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Eurostar
11:53AM3h22
Paris Gare du Nord
03:15PMCologne Hbf
$1391One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
02:20PM3h55
Paris Gare du Nord
06:15PMCologne Hbf
$1581One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
10:23AM3h52
Paris Gare du Nord
02:15PMCologne Hbf
$1811One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus
09:00AM8h40
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
05:40PMCologne
$391One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:30AM6h55
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
05:25PMKöln, Flughafen
$601One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
04:35PM6h10
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
10:45PMKöln, Flughafen
$521One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Paris to Cologne

The Best Way According to our Users

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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You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $33 (€28). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Eurostar is a high-speed train company operating in Europe, connecting the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany including trains between Paris and Cologne. It offers a range of services, including Eurostar e320, Eurostar e300, and Eurostar International. The Eurostar e320 is the fastest service, travelling at up to 320 km/h, while the Eurostar e300 is slightly slower, travelling at up to 300 km/h. Both services offer comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power sockets. Eurostar International is a slower service, travelling at up to 160 km/h, but it offers a more luxurious experience with larger seats and more onboard facilities. Eurostar offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, Standard Premier, and Business Premier. Standard tickets are the most affordable, while Business Premier tickets offer the most luxurious experience. The most popular routes for Eurostar are London to Paris, London to Brussels, and London to Amsterdam. All of these routes offer a fast and convenient way to travel between the UK and mainland Europe.

Paris to Cologne travel information with Eurostar:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 21 min
  • Cheapest Price: $126

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.

Travel information from Paris to Cologne with BlaBlaCar Bus:

  • Average Duration: 10 h 15 min
  • Cheapest Price: $58
  • BlaBlaCar Bus frequency: 1 a day

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.
FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Paris to Cologne: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $41 (€36).

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

A bus is $55 (€48) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Paris to Cologne costing on average $96 (€84).

A bus is $63 (€55) less than a train with an average ticket price of $105 (€91) from Paris to Cologne.

The fastest way from Paris to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 15 min.

There are alternative travel options to Cologne that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 5 h 35 min of travel time.

Getting to Cologne by train takes 3 h 20 min on average.

The distance from Paris to Cologne is approximately 249 miles (402 km).

The average frequency per day from Paris to Cologne is:

  • Around 1 bus per day.
  • 10 trains per day.

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

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

  • Buses mostly leave from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and tend to arrive in Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle).
  • Flights from Paris to Cologne most often leave from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
  • Trains from Paris to Cologne most often leave from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Cologne Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Paris to Cologne:

  • FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus or Eurolines Deutschland can take you to Cologne by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Paris to Cologne for $41 (€36).
  • Travel with Eurowings or Lufthansa for flights to Cologne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Lufthansa Paris to Cologne tickets on Omio for $146 (€126).
  • Deutsche Bahn, TGV or Eurostar can take you to Cologne by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Eurostar from Paris to Cologne for $105 (€91).

Yes, there are direct routes from Paris to Cologne with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 4 direct trains per day to Cologne with Eurostar.

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.

Omio customers who travel from Paris to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Amsterdam, Brussels or Frankfurt am Main. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.
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