Train Paris - Cologne from 33 €, cheap tickets
Prices of the next trains Paris - Cologne
Train Paris Cologne in brief
Average price
62.03 €
Price range
33.00 € - 199.00 €
Fastest Paris-Cologne train
3h20min
Number of trains / day
10
It will take you 3h20min by train from Paris to reach Cologne. Bring food and drink (unless you prefer the car bar) and of course entertainment with your favourite activities. If you are travelling with children, remember to bring snacks and something to keep them occupied during the journey.
The distance between Paris and Cologne is 403 km and the average speed is 121 km/h.
Paris - Cologne cheaper by bus: bus tickets are from 26.49 € for a 7h45min journey.
Train price calendar Paris - Cologne
The lowest price found for each departure date. Pick a date to see all the times and book. Cheapest date: Tuesday, November 17, from 49 €.
November 2026
Prices recorded on October 27, 2026 and subject to change.
When is the train from Paris to Cologne cheapest?
By day of the week
The cheapest day is Thursday, with an average price of 78 €. The most expensive is Sunday (137 € on average).
By time of day
Leaving in the morning is cheapest: 88 € on average, against 109 € in the afternoon.
Average price of the cheapest ticket on each direct departure over the next 30 days.
How far ahead should you book your Paris - Cologne train?
Average price by days before departure
Booking more than 60 days before departure costs 63 € on average, against 140 € the day before or on the day of departure: 55% less.
Average prices seen in searches made on Kombo over the last 60 days, by number of days between the search and the departure.
Train frequency between Paris and Cologne
On average, 11 departures a day link Paris to Cologne. 2 companies share the route.
By day of the week
The busiest day is Thursday (12 departures on average), the quietest Monday (10).
By time of day
Departures peak in the morning: 5.5 a day on average.
Average of the direct departures found over the next 30 days.
Observed prices: Paris to Cologne by train
Over the next 30 days, a direct train ticket from Paris to Cologne costs 96 € on average, from 59 €.
Source: Kombo data, updated on .
Train or bus between Paris and Cologne?
The train connects Paris to Cologne in 3h20min with tickets from 33 €. The bus takes about 7h45min with tickets from 26 € — often cheaper, but slower. Kombo also compares carpooling on this route.
Paris Cologne by bus: times and ticketsFirst and last train Paris Cologne.
First Train Paris - Cologne.
Departure at 07:46
Last Train Paris - Cologne
Departure at 17:45
Paris - Cologne train on average every
67 minutes
Which train companies for Paris to Cologne?
- Eurostar, the train going under the Channel
- Thalys, the red train that links 4 European countries
- ICE, the fastest trains in Germany
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- Trenitalia, the Italian public train company
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How to travel at cheapest prices from Paris to Cologne
You can also buy train tickets Cologne-Paris in the other direction.
And if you want to pay even less, Kombo lets you buy bus tickets Paris-Cologne.
The 4 tips for travelling cheaper by train :
- Book on Kombo to compare and find the cheapest train.
- Buy your train tickets in advance: ideally, several months before departure.
- Be flexible: by travelling at a cheaper time or date.
- Take your time: a slower train is cheaper.
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