Trains from Cologne to Paris

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Tomorrow20 Apr
from US$92
Sun21 Apr
from US$163
Mon22 Apr
from US$92
Tue23 Apr
from US$92
Wed24 Apr
from US$104
Thu25 Apr
from US$152
Fri26 Apr
from US$152
Sat27 Apr

Trains leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

18:43
3h22m
22:05
Cologne - Hbf
Cheapest
Paris - Paris Gare du Nord
Cheapest
18:43
3h22m
22:05
Cologne - Hbf
2nd Cheapest
Paris - Paris Gare du Nord
2nd Cheapest
08:44
3h22m
12:06
Cologne - Hbf
Fastest
Paris - Paris Gare du Nord
Fastest
08:44
3h22m
12:06
Cologne - Hbf
Paris - Paris Gare du Nord
08:44
3h22m
12:06
Cologne - Hbf
Paris - Paris Gare du Nord
Train Cologne to Paris: Trip Overview

Train Cologne to Paris: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$77
Average train trip duration3h 22m
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure07:14
Distance249 miles
Latest train departure18:44
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

Thalys Cologne Paris recent customer reviews

Very Good!

Mustafa D.24 December 2022
FR train companies: TGV inOui, ÖBB, Thalys

Cologne to Paris Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains3
Earliest and Latest Train Departures07:14 - 18:44
Minimum PriceUS$92
Average Ticket PriceUS$77
Minimum Trip Duration3h20m
Average Train Trip Duration3h22m
Distance249 miles
Train Companies on This RouteThalys
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Paris

The average train ticket price from Cologne to Paris is US$77. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Cologne to Paris is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Cologne and Paris is around 3h 22m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 250 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Cologne to Paris can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Cologne to Paris by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Cologne to Paris, you can travel comfortably and safely with Thalys.

Trains travelling between Cologne and Paris leave from Hbf or Cologne Airport and arrive at Gare du Nord, Charles de Gaulle Airport, Gare de Lyon.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
17/04
No data
18/04
US$37
Today
US$99
20/04
US$62
21/04
No data
22/04
No data
23/04
US$56
24/04
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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Paris was searched and found on 18 Apr 2024 with a price of US$37

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cologne to Paris as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$37 to US$155 for a train ticket from Cologne to Paris based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$56, which is on 2024-04-23.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Paris, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Cologne and Paris, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Cologne to Paris while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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Train from Paris to Cologne

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