How to get from Paris to Cologne
A real 2-leg route: flight. Flight time 5h 15m, from €231.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Cologne. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 5h 15m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 403 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €36, on Wed, Sep 2.
Paris to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Paris → Munichflight
Lufthansa·1h 30m - 2Munich → CologneflightLufthansa·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Paris to Cologne: flight, bus
How the trip from Paris to Cologne works
Start with a Lufthansa flight from Paris to Cologne, connecting in Munich, about 5h 15m. In total it's roughly €231 over 5h 15m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Cologne
DepartureParis
Change hereMunichWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Paris to Cologne
LufthansaParis-Munich, Munich-CologneSee live options and dates →
FlixBusBook →
Air FranceSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnBook →On this route you travel with Lufthansa; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Paris to Cologne: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Cologne?+−
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 5h 15m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Cologne from Paris?+−
About 403 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Cologne cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €231. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Paris to Cologne?+−
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 5h 15m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Paris to Cologne?+−
About 5h 15m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Paris and Cologne?+−
Paris is CDG and Cologne is CGN, so this route is usually written CDG to CGN.
Which operators run Paris to Cologne?+−
On this route you travel with Lufthansa.
Can you get from Paris to Cologne without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 5h 55m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Cologne?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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