Cologne
Cologne
Paris
Paris
Paris
🌎 Countries crossed
France, Germany
🕔 Transport time
15h30
🌱 Carbon footprint
≈ 8 times
less than with aplane
💼 Journey type
Culture
How to join Cologne from Nice by night train?
Nice, FranceParis, France
Night train
(≈ 12h10)
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Paris, FranceCologne, Germany
High speed train
(≈ 3h20)
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Detailed itinerary
The itinerary includes 15h30 of transport and 2 steps.
Nice - Paris
The step from Nice to Paris lasts 12h10. You'll travel in a Night train (other) operated by SJ.
Paris - Cologne
The step from Paris to Cologne lasts 3h20. You'll travel in a high speed train.
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