Trains from Paris to Cologne

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

Can I enter Germany from France?

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

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

Conditions of entry:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
• Pre-arrival health declaration
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

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

All travellers in Germany must observe these coronavirus safety measures:

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

The information above was last checked on 27/10/2021. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your train between Paris and Cologne as this information can change.

Return travel from Germany to France is: Partially open.

Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Paris from Cologne?

Entry into 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?

Requirements for reentering:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• 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 requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

Last checked on 27/10/2021. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to the travel date of your train to Paris from Cologne.

Looking to save money on your journey? Omio customers have found the cheapest train from Paris to Cologne for the next 7 days starting from £63  one way.

In the next 7 days you’ll find that the average cost of a train ticket from Paris to Cologne is £84  one way.

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

The Paris to Cologne train duration is on average 5 h 55 min, which is to be expected when travelling 249 miles (402 km) from Paris to Cologne. However, the time it takes can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and bank holidays.

There are a few train stations in Paris to start your journey from including Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare du Nord and Paris Gare de l'Est. In Cologne you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Köln Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz and Köln/Bonn Flughafen.

Omio customers travelling this route depart most frequently from Paris Gare de Lyon   and arrive in Köln Hbf.

Passengers booking this journey most frequently board their trains from Paris Gare de Lyon and need to travel around 1 mile (s) / 2 km from the city centre to get to this train station.

Passengers arriving in Cologne most often arrive at Köln Hbf and need to travel around 1 mile (s) / 1 km from this train station to the city centre.

When taking a train from Paris to Cologne, you can count on Thalys, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn with connection, TGV, SNCB, TGV or SNCB | IC for the best way to get you to Cologne. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service to Cologne from Paris and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

Yes, there are 3 direct trains from Paris to Cologne per day with Thalys  on Omio. This is worth paying attention to when you book your train ticket as direct services tend to offer more convenience and help save you time travelling to your destination.

The average number of trains departing Paris for Cologne is 3 a day. The train schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.

The earliest train departing from Paris to Cologne leaves at 05: 33. The last train departing from Paris to Cologne leaves at 18: 06. You can find the latest Paris to Cologne train timetable on Omio and book the best time to leave for your journey on your chosen travel date.

The price of a one way train ticket from Paris to Cologne is on average £84 if you buy within the next 7 days. But we recommend booking tickets before your planned travel date to find the best prices for trains from all possible train companies offering this journey. In general, you can find train tickets from Paris to Cologne available a few months in advance.