Paris - Cologne
Single journey from
€32*
Travel time
3:14
Book up to
3 months in advance
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Direct services from Paris to Cologne by Thalys From Paris to Cologne

Get from Paris to Cologne in only 3:14 on direct Thalys trains.

Book your tickets four months in advance to get the best fares on offer.

Board Thalys and get straight to Cologne’s city centre from Paris

Start your trip at the Gare du Nord train station in Paris and hop aboard one of the daily direct Thalys trains to Cologne. You’ll get to the bustling city of Cologne in just over 3 hours.

After 5 stops you’ll arrive at Köln Hbf, the Cologne’s main train station. Set right next to the celebrated cathedral, the station’s within minutes from the shopping district, several important museums and many more attractions. The station’s also a major rail hub for journeys to other destinations in Germany, as well as to Scandinavia, Central and Eastern Europe.


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Paris Nord train station

18, Rue de Dunkerque
75010 Paris
France
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Köln Hbf train station

Bahnhofsvorplatz
50667 Cologne
Germany
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* Unless expressly stated otherwise, all fares quoted are per person/per leg (VAT included) based on an online reservation for a 2nd class return from Brussels. Please note, terms and conditions apply. Tip: As the number of seats at the lowest fares on Thalys, Eurostar, TGV and ICE trains is limited, we recommend that you book your trip as early as possible. Most international trains allow reservations to be made from 4 months before the date of departure (or from 6 months for Eurostar and ICE).

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