4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Paris to Cologne
Cheapest price
€28
Average price
€48
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 6 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
403 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Cologne will cost around €48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €28.
Of the 17 buses that leave Paris for Cologne on Sat, Nov 15, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 15 the direct buses cover the 403 km distance in an average of 5 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
On Sat, Nov 15 the slowest buses will take 5 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
50327 · 6011
1663 · 60111466 · 50428
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Compare bus and train for Paris to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a train costs an average of €69.
Distance: 403 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€54 Average price Cheapest | €150 Average price |
7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Paris to Cologne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Cologne buses for today, Friday, November 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30484 · 6010 | 9:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 11h05 | 8:20 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 1 transfer | |
| 50448 | 9:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 7h55 | 5:25 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 9h00 | 7:00 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, November 15 | |||||
| 51119 | 5:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 7h55 | 1:25 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 50428 | 8:05 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h35 | 4:40 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1466 · 50428 | 8:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h10 | 4:40 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 8:55 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h15 | 5:10 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 7h10 | 4:40 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1663 · 6011 | 11:25 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 9h50 | 9:15 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 1 transfer | |
| 50327 · 6011 | 11:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 9h45 | 9:15 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 8:35 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 7h30 | 4:05 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h55 | 2:55 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Paris to Cologne
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Buses from Paris to Cologne run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €23 if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 403 km distance in 5h 55m.
Distance 403 km |
Average bus duration 6h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 5h 55m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus from Paris to CologneYou can travel by bus between Paris to Cologne with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as €23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Paris to Cologne
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Paris to Cologne
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Bercy (in the station)
- Le Train Bleu (0.5 km)
- Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 24, 87 Metro: 6, 14 Train: RER A, RER D
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWC- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 73, 174, 275 Metro: 1 Train: RER A
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot Parisien (0.2 km)
- Brasserie Roissy (0.5 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 350, 351, 93 Train: RER B
WifiParkingATMAccessibilityWC- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
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