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Compare 3 ways to travel from Paris to Cologne

Average priceUS$25 - US$184Average duration8h 30m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average priceUS$116 - US$252Average duration5h 10m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average priceUS$26 - US$93Average duration5h 10m
17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Paris to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just US$26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10carpool per day
5h 10mAverage duration
US$26Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Train Paris to Cologne: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$176
Average train trip duration5h 10m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure06:54
Distance249 miles
Latest train departure09:55

Paris to Cologne Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Paris - Cologne

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Paris to Cologne cost?

    The average train ticket price from Paris to Cologne is US$176. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Paris to Cologne 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!

  2. How long is the train trip from Paris to Cologne?

    A train trip between Paris and Cologne is around 5h 10m, although the fastest train will take about 5h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 250 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Paris and Cologne?

    The number of trains from Paris to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Paris to Cologne by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Paris to Cologne?

    Trains travelling between Paris and Cologne leave from Paris Gare de Lyon or Bercy Seine and arrive at Hbf, Cologne/Bonn Airport, Köln-Blumenberg.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Paris and Cologne is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Cologne.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Cologne, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Paris and Cologne, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Paris to Cologne and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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.

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Train from Cologne to Paris

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