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Train Paris Cologne

Book a train ticket Paris - Cologne

Train timetable info Paris-Cologne

Travel by train from Paris to Cologne. 15 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Paris at 7h 16m and the last at 20h 25m, allowing you to cover the 537 km distance in as little as 4h 17m. Tickets are available from 85€ (1).

Best prices Paris-Cologne

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Tuesday 7 July July
136 € (1) ICE
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Wednesday 8
124 € (1) ICE
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Thursday 9
165 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Friday 10
139 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Saturday 11
165 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Sunday 12
189 € (1) ICE
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Monday 13
133 € (1) ICE
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Tuesday 14
99 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Wednesday 15
108 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Thursday 16
119 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Friday 17
119 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Saturday 18
119 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Sunday 19
180 € (1) ICE
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Monday 20
119 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Tuesday 21
99 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Wednesday 22
85 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Thursday 23
99 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Friday 24
118 € (1) ICE
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Saturday 25
119 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Sunday 26
119 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Monday 27
95 € (1) ICE
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Tuesday 28
85 € (1) EUROSTAR
The cheapest
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Wednesday 29
85 € (1) EUROSTAR
The cheapest
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Thursday 30
85 € (1) EUROSTAR
The cheapest
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Friday 31
99 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Saturday 1st August August
154 € (1) ICE
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Sunday 2
119 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Terms and conditions

(1) Fares include VAT, for one person, one way, 2nd class, on a selection of trains and dates and subject to availability. Offers subject to conditions of exchange and refund from the carriers concerned, to be consulted when ordering. Payment must be made online. Offers cannot be combined with other SNCF promotions.

Cheap train tickets Paris Cologne

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

Book your train ticket several months in advance to benefit from a favourable fare. Get a great deal by choosing the date and time of departure that offer the most advantageous fares. Stay informed of good deals by creating an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Paris to Cologne take?

The train journey between Paris and Cologne takes 5h 07m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Paris to Cologne?

The journey from Paris to Cologne on the fastest train takes 4h 17m.

How many trains run from Paris to Cologne each day?

15 trains complete the Paris to Cologne journey each day.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Paris and Cologne?

There is at least one Direct Journey available between Paris and Cologne.

What is the distance between Paris and Cologne by train?

The train journey between Paris and Cologne, covers around 537 km.

What time is the first train from Paris to Cologne?

If you’re an early riser, you can take the Paris to Cologne train at 7h 16m.

What time is the last train from Paris to Cologne?

You can wait until 20h 25m at the latest to take the last Paris to Cologne train.

To leave Paris, which station(s) can I depart from?

On this page, you will find trains departing from: PARIS EST, PARIS NORD.

At Cologne, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains listed on this page arrive at: KOLN HBF.

Which train companies operate trains from Paris to Cologne?

The Paris – Cologne route is served by: Eurostar, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB, TGV INOUI, TER.

What services are offered on board?

On TGV INOUI, enjoy a moment of relaxation and pleasure in a comfortable seat. Attentive and caring, our team looks after your well-being and offers you exclusive services.

If you feel a little hungry, enjoy access to the bar carriage, where you can choose from a wide selection of hot or cold drinks as well as savoury or sweet dishes and snacks. What would you like today?

Save time with SNCF Connect and buy your TER tickets in just a few clicks on our website or app.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Paris to Cologne?

The price of a Paris – Cologne train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Paris to Cologne thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Paris to Cologne.

Price of a Paris – Cologne Train Ticket

Depending on the dates of your train from Paris to Cologne, the rail operator providing the service, the class selected and any applicable discounts, the price may vary. To find a cheap ticket from Paris to Cologne, consider SNCF discount cards and subscriptions. From the Carte Avantage to the Interrail Pass and the TER subscription, there are many offers available on SNCF Connect to help you travel by train at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Paris – Cologne

We may offer occasional promotions or flash sales on train tickets from Paris to Cologne throughout the year. Discover the current SNCF Connect Deals and feel free to subscribe to our newsletter to receive promotional offers. Notifications in the app also let you know as soon as new deals become available on our website.

Last-minute Paris – Cologne Train

On SNCF Connect, you can book your last-minute Paris to Cologne ticket and compare prices quickly. You can also plan and buy your train ticket several months in advance if you wish to take advantage of the best fares. During the sales events held several times per year, tickets are released for trains running months later. Depending on the rail operator and the train’s travel date, our service options allow you to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your seats at that rate before the opportunity expires.

Direct train from Paris to Cologne and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Cologne on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Companies serving Paris - Cologne

If you're travelling from Paris to Cologne, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

Eurostar

Travel at top speeds from Paris to Cologne with Eurostar and enjoy a super-comfy trip: spacious seats, electrical outlets, onboard Wi-Fi and luggage storage without weight restrictions!

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Classes of rail companies serving Paris - Cologne

To travel from Paris to Cologne, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

Eurostar

Travel from Paris to Cologne on board a Eurostar train and enjoy a comfy journey by choosing from one of the three classes according to your needs.

Eurostar Standard

  • Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket
  • Space to store your luggage
  • On-board drinks, meals, and snacks
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 2 pieces of carry-on luggage + 1 piece of hand luggage
  • Tickets can be changed free of charge up to 1 hour before departure.
  • Tickets refundable up to 7 days before departure (for an extra fee)

Eurostar Plus

  • Spacious reclining seats with a power socket
  • Space to store your luggage
  • On-board drinks, meals, and snacks
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free magazines on board
  • 2 pieces of carry-on luggage + 1 piece of hand luggage
  • Tickets can be changed free of charge up to 1 hour before departure.
  • Tickets refundable up to 7 days before departure (for an extra fee)

Eurostar Premier

  • More spacious seats with a power socket
  • Space to store your luggage
  • Meal served at your seat
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free magazines on board
  • 3 pieces of carry-on luggage + 1 piece of hand luggage
  • Access to Eurostar lounges
  • Tickets can be changed or refunded up to 48 hours before departure.

All on-board services provided by companies operating Paris - Cologne

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Paris to Cologne route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

Eurostar

  • Online registration

    Are you going to London with Eurostar? Do not forget to check in online before boarding.

  • Wifi on board

    Enjoy free wifi on all Eurostar trains and all travel classes.

  • Onboard luggage

    One of the benefits of traveling on Eurostar is that there is no weight restriction for your luggage to London. For other Eurostar destinations, you can travel with a maximum of 2 bags per person.

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  • A comfortable trip

    Spacious seats, electrical outlets, all the comfort you need for a peaceful trip.

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  • The Eurostar club

    This loyalty program allows you to enjoy exclusive privileges and accumulate points redeemable for a variety of benefits.

  • At table

    You have access to the bar-car! What do we serve you today? You can choose from a wide selection.

  • Travelers with reduced mobility

    Onboard wheelchairs must respect the standards: 75 cm wide, 125 cm high, turning diameter: 150 cm.

Train timetables Paris-Cologne Tuesday 7 July 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
7h 16m 12h 05m 4h 49m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Paris Est
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9561
  • Strasbourg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 17 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 612
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koln Hbf
7h 55m 12h 12m 4h 17m Eurostar
Booking
  • Paris Nord
    Eurostar 9411
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Koln Hbf
9h 06m 14h 05m 4h 59m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Paris Est
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9551
  • Forbach
  • Saarbrucken Hbf
  • Kaiserslautern Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 19 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 610
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koln Hbf
9h 55m 14h 19m 4h 24m Eurostar
Booking
  • Paris Nord
    Eurostar 9423
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Koln Hbf
11h 07m 16h 05m 4h 58m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Paris Est
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9591
  • Strasbourg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 17 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 518
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koln Hbf
13h 10m 18h 05m 4h 55m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Paris Est
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9553
  • Saarbrucken Hbf
  • Kaiserslautern Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 19 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 516
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koln Hbf
13h 52m 18h 43m 4h 51m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Paris Est
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9575
  • Strasbourg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • 12 min
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 4
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 07 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 224
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Koln Hbf
13h 52m 19h 05m 5h 13m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, SBB
Booking
  • Paris Est
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9575
  • Strasbourg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • 34 min
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    SBB 104
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koln Hbf
15h 21m 20h 05m 4h 44m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Paris Est
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9563
  • Strasbourg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 17 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 514
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koln Hbf
15h 55m 20h 16m 4h 21m Eurostar
Booking
  • Paris Nord
    Eurostar 9459
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Koln Hbf
17h 10m 22h 05m 4h 55m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Paris Est
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9555
  • Saarbrucken Hbf
  • Kaiserslautern Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 19 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 512
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koln Hbf
17h 53m 22h 30m 4h 37m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Paris Est
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9579
  • Strasbourg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • 12 min
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 2
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 07 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 910
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koln Hbf
17h 53m 23h 10m 5h 17m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, SBB
Booking
  • Paris Est
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9579
  • Strasbourg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • 34 min
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    SBB 100
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Koln Hbf
19h 06m 0h 10m 5h 04m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Paris Est
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9557
  • Forbach
  • Saarbrucken Hbf
  • Kaiserslautern Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 19 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 510
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Koln Hbf
20h 25m 5h 44m 9h 19m TGV INOUI, TER, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Paris Est
    TGV INOUI 2465
  • Meuse Tgv
  • Lorraine Tgv
  • Strasbourg
  • 27 min
  • Strasbourg
    TER 87461
  • Krimmeri Meinau
  • Kehl
  • Kork
  • Legelshurst
  • Appenweier
  • Offenburg
  • 1h19
  • Offenburg
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 60402
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mainz Hbf
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12