How to get from Paris to Cologne

International travel from Paris, France to Cologne, Germany is: Partially open.

Can I enter Germany if coming from France?

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

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Cologne if travelling 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 measures do I need to follow in Cologne, Germany due to the pandemic?

All travellers in Germany must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

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

The information above was last checked on 24/05/2022; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey to Cologne from Paris.

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?

• 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

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 24/05/2022. 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 ways to travel from Paris to Cologne including taking a coach or train.

The cheapest way from Paris to Cologne is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £17 compared to other travel options to Cologne:

A coach is £30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Cologne costing on average £46.

The fastest way from Paris to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 20 min.

Other travel options from Paris to Cologne can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a coach requires on average 6 h 55 min   of travel time.

Cologne is approximately 249 miles (402 km) away from Paris.

The average frequency per day from Paris to Cologne is:

• 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Cologne from Paris 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 mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Köln, Köln Bonn Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Köln Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Paris to Cologne:

• You can go to Cologne from Paris by coach with BlaBlaCar Bus. You'll see cheap coach tickets for £17 with BlaBlaCar Bus from Paris to Cologne on Omio.
• You can travel by train to Cologne from Paris with Deutsche Bahn, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Paris to Cologne tickets for £46 on Omio.

When planning your trip between Paris and Cologne, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Coach tickets cost £17 one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing £46 one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets between Paris and Cologne online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.