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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Paris to Cologne

Showing times and prices for 20 Apr

Cheapest price

£25

Average price

£72

Fastest journey

5 h

Average duration

5 h 4 m

Buses per day

Distance

403 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Paris to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Paris to Cologne will cost around £72 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £25.

Fast coaches

Of the 15 buses that leave Paris for Cologne every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 403 km distance in an average of 5 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .

The slowest buses will take 5 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

20:005h00

Paris

01:00Cologne

£251One-way

0 changes

17:005h00

Paris

22:00Cologne

£401One-way

0 changes

16:005h00

Paris

21:00Cologne

£531One-way

0 changes

15:305h10

Paris

20:40Cologne

£571One-way

0 changes

17:305h10

Paris

22:40Cologne

£601One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Paris to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg.

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Coach	Most popular Train
£49 Average Price Cheapest	£127 Average Price
8h 25m average duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 39m average duration Fastest 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions	0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Paris to Cologne bus times

Showing buses for today, Saturday 19 April

Last updated at 02:42

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
51119	05:00 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	7h40	12:40 Cologne	0 changesdirect
50285 · 50428	06:30 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	9h10	15:40 Cologne	1 change
50428	07:05 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	8h35	15:40 Cologne	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	07:55 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	8h15	16:10 Köln, Flughafen	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	08:30 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	7h10	15:40 Köln, Flughafen	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	14:30 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	6h35	21:05 Köln, Flughafen	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	19:30 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	7h30	03:00 Köln, Flughafen	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	20:00 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	5h55	01:55 Köln, Flughafen	0 changesdirect
50448	20:30 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	7h55	04:25 Cologne	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	21:00 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	9h00	06:00 Köln, Flughafen	0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Paris to Cologne

France

Germany

Buses from Paris to Cologne run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

402 km

Average bus duration

7h 55m

Cheapest ticket price

£20

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

5h 55m

First bus

06:00

Last bus

22:55

Price information

Coach companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar and BlaBlaCar Bus Paris to Cologne

Find the best coaches between Paris and Cologne with Omio's travel partners FlixBus, BlaBlaCar and BlaBlaCar Bus from £28. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

FlixBus from Paris to Cologne coach information:

Average Duration: 5 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: £28
FlixBus frequency: 2 a day

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French coach provider from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French car sharing service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long coach journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one cabin bag and up to two hold bags.

Coach information from Paris to Cologne with BlaBlaCar Bus:

Average Duration: 10 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: £45
BlaBlaCar Bus frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Paris to Cologne coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Paris to Cologne with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Cologne.

Cheap coach tickets from Paris to Cologne can start from as little as £20 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Paris to Cologne is £49; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Paris to Cologne coach time is 5 h 55 min covering the 249 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Paris to Cologne leaves at 06: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Paris to Cologne leaves at 22: 55.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Paris to Cologne without having to change trains with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. There are 7 direct coaches from Paris to Cologne each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the journey from Paris to Cologne you can take a coach with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar or BlaBlaCar Bus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from Paris to Cologne on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

The cheapest month for a coach from Paris to Cologne is October.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Cologne from Paris including taking a coach or train.

No, the coach from Paris to Cologne has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Paris to Cologne.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Paris to Cologne.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Paris to Cologne.

No, luggage for the coach from Paris to Cologne needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Paris to Cologne.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Paris to Cologne.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Paris to Cologne.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Paris to Cologne.

Important Stations and Airports in Paris and Cologne

Paris

Cologne

The major coach station for departures in Paris is Paris, Gare routière de Roissypôle. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Paris, Gare routière de Roissypôle for your trip from Paris to Cologne.

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