Cologne to Paris train
Book a train ticket Cologne - Paris
Book a train ticket Cologne - Paris
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(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 Cologne Paris
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Cheap Cologne - Paris Eurostar train tickets
Find the best price for your Cologne - Paris Eurostar (formerly Thalys) ticket
Thalys has changed its name and is now part of Eurostar. To get the best price for your Cologne – Paris journey, remember to book in advance. To help you plan, Eurostar tickets go on sale 6 to 8 months before the departure date. Don't hesitate to compare the different classes of tickets: Eurostar Standard, Eurostar Plus and Eurostar Premier.
Fantastic deals for journeys to Paris
Check out our amazing train fare deals on SNCF Connect: take advantage of promos and the best-priced tickets in France and across Europe throughout the year.
Tickets and classes available on the Cologne - Paris Eurostar (Thalys) service
SNCF Connect offers three different classes for the Cologne - Paris Eurostar train: Eurostar Standard for cheaper tickets, equivalent to a TGV INOUI second class fare; Eurostar Plus for more space and comfort; and Eurostar Premier for the utmost comfort and extra services.
Eurostar Standard
The Eurostar Standard class offers low-cost fares to Paris from Cologne. Your Eurostar Standard ticket includes:
- Eurostar Standard seat
- Individual electrical socket
- Free Wi-Fi connection
- Access to the buffet car (drinks, meals and snacks available)
- 2 pieces of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Eurostar Standard tickets can be exchanged free of charge up to 1 hour before the train's initial departure time. If your replacement ticket is more expensive, you will have to pay the difference. If it's cheaper, you won't be offered a refund. Eurostar Standard tickets are also refundable with a €25 charge per person/per journey up to 7 days before the date of departure. A ticket exchanged less than 7 days before the departure date is non-refundable.
Eurostar Plus
The Eurostar Plus class offers a superior of level of comfort, so you settle back and relax throughout your journey from Cologne to Paris. Your Eurostar Plus ticket includes:
- A comfy, wider seat
- Individual electrical socket
- Free Wi-Fi connection
- Access to the buffet car (drinks, meals and snacks available)
- 2 pieces of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
- A warm welcome when you reach the platform
Eurostar Plus tickets can be exchanged free of charge up to 1 hour before the initial departure time. If your replacement ticket is more expensive, you will have to pay the difference. If it's cheaper, you won't be offered a refund. Eurostar Plus tickets are also refundable with a €25 charge per person/per journey up to 7 days before the date of departure. A ticket exchanged less than 7 days before the departure date is non-refundable.
Eurostar Premier
If you want to take a train between Cologne and Paris that ensures maximum comfort and flexibility, go for Eurostar Premier class, which also comes with more services. Your Eurostar Premier ticket includes:
- A comfy, wider seat
- Individual electrical socket
- Free Wi-Fi connection
- Onboard meals served at your seat throughout the day
- 3 pieces of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
- Guaranteed boarding on the day of travel
- Access to Eurostar lounges in Paris and Brussels, and NS International lounges - Regus Express lounges in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Schiphol
- Newspapers/magazines available via the app
- Personalised welcome when you reach the platform
Eurostar Premier tickets are exchangeable and refundable free of charge up to 1 hour after the departure time. If you exchange your ticket, any price difference between the old and new ticket will apply.
Eurostar child fares (formerly Thalys)
Children under the age of 4 can travel free of charge and without a ticket if they sit on your lap: they won't be guaranteed a seat. If you are travelling with a child under the age of 12 (on the departure date), you'll be pleased to know there's a flat children's fare.
Preparing for your Eurostar (formerly Thalys) journey
How much luggage can I take on board the Cologne - Paris Eurostar train?
With the Eurostar to Paris from Cologne, you can take up to 2 pieces of carry-on luggage per person (3 if you have a Eurostar Premier ticket) measuring a maximum of 75 x 53 x 30 cm, plus one piece of hand luggage. There's no weight restriction, but you must be able to carry and move your luggage yourself. Remember to label your luggage, and don't forget it when you arrive at your destination!
Taking a bike on the Cologne - Paris Eurostar
There are only a few bike storage spaces on Eurostar trains. For non-folding bikes, the wheels must be dismantled and the bike stored in a bag no larger than 135 x 85 x 30 cm if it's to be allowed on board. If you're travelling with a bike please arrive at the platform 30 minutes before the train's departure.
Folding bicycles are treated as normal luggage if they measure no more than 75 x 53 x 30cm.
Can I travel with my pet on the Cologne - Paris Eurostar train?
Do you own a pet? You can take it on your Eurostar train subject to the following conditions:
- Small pets weighing under 6 kg can travel free of charge in a pet carrier no bigger than 45 x 30 x 25 cm
- If your pet isn't travelling in a carrier you'll have to pay the €30 "Dog fare": please contact the train manager. Your pet must be placed on your lap, or kept on a lead at your feet and, for the safety of other passengers, wear a muzzle.
How to buy a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Paris?
Price of a Cologne – Paris Train Ticket
On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Paris: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Cologne to Paris at the lowest fare.
Promotional Fare for Cologne – Paris
We may offer occasional promotions or flash sales on train tickets from Cologne to Paris 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 Cologne – Paris Train
On SNCF Connect, you can book your last-minute Cologne to Paris 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 Cologne to Paris and alternative routes
On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Paris 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 Cologne - Paris
Eurostar
Travel at top speeds from Cologne to Paris with Eurostar and enjoy a super-comfy trip: spacious seats, electrical outlets, onboard Wi-Fi and luggage storage without weight restrictions!
Classes of rail companies serving Cologne - Paris
Eurostar
Travel from Cologne to Paris 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 Cologne - Paris
Eurostar
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