Paris to Cologne train

Travel between Paris, France and Cologne, Germany by train is: Partially open.

What is the status of international entry into Germany from France?

International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France

Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Germany from Paris?

Conditions of entry:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 3 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 2 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 9 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)

What are the safety rules to follow in Cologne, Germany?

When travelling in Germany, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 18/05/2022. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your train to Cologne from Paris before travelling.

The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Cologne to Paris is: Partially open

Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to France from Germany?

Reentry to France is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in France from Cologne?

What are the entry requirements?

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Health declaration required

What are the safety rules to follow in Paris, France?

The government of France has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

Last verified on 18/05/2022. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your Cologne to Paris train here.

If you’re looking to save money on tickets, you can find a cheap train between Paris and Cologne for as little as £73  in the next 7 days.

If you are looking to buy your train ticket in the next 7 days, you can expect the Paris to Cologne train to cost on average £116  one way.

The distance to Cologne from Paris by train is approximately 249 miles (402 km).

On average the train from Paris to Cologne duration is 3 h 20 min  for the 249 miles (402 km) long journey, but the travel time can vary if you depart on weekends and holidays.

When departing from Paris, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare du Nord and Paris Gare de l'Est. When arriving in Cologne, you can end your trip in train stations like Köln Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz and Köln/Bonn Flughafen.

Omio customers book a train from Paris Gare de Lyon   to Köln Hbf   most frequently for this route.

Passengers board their train most frequently from Paris Gare de Lyon and travel around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) from the city centre to this train station.

Passengers travelling this route most often arrive at Köln Hbf and need to travel approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) from the train station to the city centre in Cologne.

For the trip from Paris to Cologne you can take a train with Thalys, Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Paris to Cologne on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Yes, there is 1 direct train per day from Paris to Cologne, and you can find a direct train for this journey with Thalys  on Omio. It's worth paying attention to when you purchase your train ticket as direct services tend to offer more convenience and save you time getting to your destination.

On average, there is 1 train a day from Paris to Cologne. The train times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.

The earliest train departing from Paris to Cologne leaves at 04: 55. The last train departing from Paris to Cologne leaves at 20: 55. You can find the latest Paris to Cologne train times on Omio and book the best time to leave for your journey on your chosen travel date.

If you book a train ticket between Paris and Cologne within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average £116 one way. However, we recommend booking your train in advance to get access to the best prices. Train tickets from Paris to Cologne are generally on sale a few months before the planned departure date.