Train from Paris to Cologne: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Paris to Cologne on 2 October
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EurostarTrain
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Paris Gare du Nord
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Last refresh of the prices: Today at 06:53 CEST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Paris to Cologne

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 8 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just A$39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day
8h 50mAverage duration
404 kmDistance
10kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average priceA$39 - A$175Average duration8h 50m
10kg CO₂e
Train
Average priceA$59 - A$315Average duration3h 26m
10kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Paris to Cologne by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

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

    The cheapest train tickets from Paris to Cologne start from A$59. The average price for this train route is around A$181. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train journey time from Paris to Cologne is 3h 26m, covering a distance of 402 km. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 19m and is operated by Eurostar.

  3. Which train operators serve the Paris to Cologne route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Paris to Cologne?

    The earliest train from Paris to Cologne departs at 06:20. And the latest train departs at 19:55.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
29/09
A$205
30/09
A$239
Today
A$170
02/10
A$170
03/10
A$146
04/10
A$204
05/10
A$204
06/10
A$146
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Paris to Cologne was searched and found on 3 Oct 2026 with a price of A$146

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

You can expect to pay from A$146 to A$342 for a train ticket from Paris to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at A$146, which is on 2026-10-03.

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