Trains from Paris to Cologne

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SatApr 27
from $91
TodayApr 28
TomorrowApr 29
from $93
TueApr 30
from $92
WedMay 1
from $121
ThuMay 2
from $93
FriMay 3
from $93
SatMay 4

Next departures to Paris

One passenger / one way

  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Paris
    Departure location: Aéroport CDG
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by
    FlixBus + FlixTrain
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $91
Train Paris to Cologne: Trip Overview

Train Paris to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$95
Average train trip duration3h 21m
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure7:25 AM
Distance249 miles (401 km)
Latest train departure5:54 PM
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

Train and bus companies in DE:Renfe, Trenitalia, TGV inOui, ÖBB

Paris to Cologne Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains4
Earliest and Latest Train Departures7:25AM - 5:54PM
Minimum Price$91
Average Ticket Price$95
Minimum Trip Duration3h20m
Average Train Trip Duration3h21m
Distance249 miles (401 km)
Train Companies on This RouteThalys
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Paris - Cologne

The average train ticket price from Paris to Cologne is $95. The best way to find 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!

A train trip between Paris and Cologne is around 3h 21m, 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 Paris to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4. 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.

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

Trains traveling between Paris and Cologne leave from Gare de Lyon or Gare Montparnasse and arrive at Hbf, Cologne Airport, Köln-Blumenberg.

Once in Cologne, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Köln Triangle Panorama, Twelve Romanesque churches, Cologne Zoo, Hohenzollern Bridge, Historic Town Hall.

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
04/25
No data
04/26
$48
04/27
$48
Today
No data
04/29
$75
04/30
$62
05/01
No data
05/02
$37
The cheapest trip from Paris to Cologne was searched and found on May 2, 2024 with a price of $37

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 $37 to $105 for a train ticket from Paris to Cologne based on the last 3 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2024-05-02.

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 traveling more than 17,000 km.

Will you be returning to Paris by train?

Train from Cologne to Paris

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