How to get from Paris to Cologne
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Cologne. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 40m by flight, train, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 403 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €24, on Tue, Sep 8.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
403 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €62Checked Sep 9 | 2h 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €27Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 5h 55mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€62Checked Sep 92h 40m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€27Omio catalogue, Sep 95h 55m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Paris to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Paris Charles de Gaulle → Düsseldorf Airportflight1h 16m
- 2Düsseldorf Airport → Colognetrain
Deutsche Bahn·25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Paris to Cologne
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€64October 2026
€62Departures from Paris to Cologne
FlixBus runs 20 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:25 and the last at 22:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 20 | 08:25 | 22:40 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 8 | 00:15 | 23:30 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Cologne works
Start with a flight from Paris to Düsseldorf, about 1h 16m. Transfer in Düsseldorf and continue by Deutsche Bahn train on to Cologne (25 min). In total it's roughly €92 over 2h 40m, 1 transfer.
Paris to Cologne: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Cologne?
The most useful route takes about 2h 40m by flight, train, 1 transfer.
How far is Cologne from Paris?
About 403 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Cologne cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €24 to €36. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Paris to Cologne?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 2h 40m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Paris to Cologne?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 2h 40m. About 59m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Paris to Cologne?
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
Can you get from Paris to Cologne without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 23m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Cologne?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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