How to get from Paris to Cologne

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

Can travellers from France enter Germany?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Cologne from Paris?

Conditions of entry into Germany:

• 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

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Cologne, Germany?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Germany has imposed the following measures:

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

This information was last checked on 20/10/2021. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your trip between Paris and Cologne.

The current restriction level for returning to Paris, France from Germany is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Paris, France from Cologne, Germany?

Reentering France is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Paris from Cologne?

• 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

Which rules do I need to follow in Paris, France regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to France must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

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

The information above was last checked on 20/10/2021. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Paris from Cologne here.

There are 2 travel options from Paris to Cologne: coach or train.

The cheapest way from Paris to Cologne is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £32 compared to other travel options to Cologne:

A coach is generally £33 less than a train for the same journey. A train costs on average £65 from Paris to Cologne.

The fastest way to get to Cologne from Paris is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 20 min.

There are alternative travel options to Cologne that can usually take longer:

In comparison, travelling by coach can take you on average 6 h 55 min.

In comparison, getting to Cologne by train can take on average 4 h 56 min.

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

The average frequency per day from Paris to Cologne is:

• 3 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Paris and Cologne as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Paris to Cologne:

• Coaches from Paris to Cologne most often leave from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Köln, Köln Bonn Airport.
• Trains from Paris to Cologne most often leave from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Köln Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Cologne by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find BlaBlaCar Bus Paris to Cologne tickets on Omio for £32.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn for trains to Cologne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Paris to Cologne tickets on Omio for £65.

Yes, there are direct routes from Paris to Cologne with the following travel companies:

• You'll find direct coach services to Cologne with Flixbus or BlaBlaCar with around direct coaches every day.
• You'll find direct train services to Cologne with with around 3 direct trains every day.

As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Cologne tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you book tickets for this journey.

Before travelling from Paris to Cologne, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a coach ticket is on average £32 one way for this route.
• The price of a train ticket for this route is on average £65 one way.

But we recommend booking Paris to Cologne tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.