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Eurostar trains from Cologne to Paris
Get a Eurostar (Thalys) train ticket from Cologne to Paris 3 hours 20 minutes.
From €32
one way*
Flexible tickets
No exchange fees**
City centre
to city centre travel
Cheap tickets from Cologne to Paris
Travelling from Cologne to Paris with Eurostar (Thalys) is simple, smart, and speedy. Go direct from city centre to city centre in just 3 hours 20 mins. And whether you’re going for work or play, we’ll get you there feeling relaxed and rested. Use our lowest fare finder below to grab our cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Paris.
Timetables for trains from Cologne to Paris
Take a look at our timetable to see the first train and the last train from Cologne to Paris.
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Your train journey from Cologne to Paris with Eurostar
Departing from Köln Hbf/Cologne
Köln Hbf/Cologne is located right next to the iconic cathedral and is well connected by metro, train, and tram lines.
When to arrive
Please arrive 20 minutes before departure. Check our recommended arrival times when planning your journey.
Travel documents
You don't need a passport but It's worth bringing an identity document though, as customs do random spot checks from time to time.
Station facilities
Before you jump on your train, you can stroll around the shops or grab a traditional German dish from a food stand.
Arriving at Paris Gare du Nord
Your train will arrive at Paris Gare du Nord, which is right in the heart of the city. As border checks take place before departure, you can simply hop off the train and leave the station. And to get where you're going, you'll have easy access to Métro and RER lines as well as several bus routes.
Looking for a hotel near Paris Gare du Nord? Find a place to stay.
Onboard experience and travel classes
Hop on board and enjoy free wi-fi, at-seat plug sockets, tasty food, and a generous luggage allowance. And if your plans change, you'll have more flexibility than ever before. View our fares, fees, and conditions.
Eurostar Standard
Your fast and flexible way to travel from city to city. Take up to two pieces of luggage and one small daypack, and pop to Eurostar Café for light bites, snacks,and drinks.
Eurostar Plus
Choose a little extra – including more space to work or relax. Take up to two pieces of luggage and one small daypack, and kick back in extra comfy seats.
Eurostar Premier
Our signature Eurostar experience for business and pleasure. Unwind in our exclusive lounges, speed through our priority ticket gates, and savour our onboard fine-dining experience.
FAQs
For stress-free boarding, we recommend that you arrive 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time of your Cologne to Paris Eurostar (Thalys) train.
Travelling from Cologne to Paris takes 3 hours and 20 minutes.
Your allowance includes two items of luggage (max. 75 x 53 x 30 cm) and one item of hand luggage. There’s no weight limit, but you should be able to carry all your bags and store them in our dedicated areas.
Tickets from Cologne to Paris trains start from €32.
Check out our timetable to see how often our trains travel from Cologne to Paris.
What to do in Paris
Paris is all about people watching, as you drink coffee on a café terrace.
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*Price for tickets in Eurostar Standard class for a way journey made to/from Paris Nord, Marne-La-Vallée Chessy, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Aachen Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Airport, Duisburg Hbf, Essen Hbf, Dortmund Hbf. Subject to availability.
**Flexible tickets conditions
Eurostar Standard & Eurostar Plus tickets can be exchanged free of charge up to 1 hour before the original departure time. If your new ticket is more expensive, you will have to pay the difference. If the new price is cheaper, the difference will not be refunded. Tickets exchanged less than 7 days before the departure date become non-refundable. You can also get a refund up to 7 days before travel for 25€/£.
With Eurostar Premier, you can exchange your tickets or get a refund up to 2 days after travel. If your new ticket is more expensive, you will pay the difference. If your new ticket is cheaper, you will not receive a refund of the difference.
For all our fares, check our after-sales conditions here. Our conditions of carriage are available here.