How to Book Train Travel From Cologne to Paris

Cologne, one of Germany's larger cities, is known for its tourism, media and business hotspots. Cologne is situated on the Rhine River, similar to Paris' location on the Seine River. Paris, an international cosmopolitan city, draws people from all over the world because of its beauty, architecture, famous boulevards and landmarks. Traveling by train is a good way to experience the uniqueness of each city.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Credit Card
• Passport
• Identification

Book a Ticket From Cologne to Paris

1. Go to the Euro Railway Web site (see Resources). Input "Cologne," then input "Paris" into the destination box located under the blue menu bar.
2. Book your train ticket by selecting from the options given in the ticket chart. Choose a one-way ticket with full fare or a round-trip ticket using a leisure fare. If you have a Eurail pass, select the Passholder option. Options are also available for children, wheelchair-bound passengers, seniors and youth (people under age 26).
3. Choose between first or second class seating. Note that only one option can be selected at a time, but you may return later to add other ticket options.
4. Select your travel departure day, time and month from the drop down menu. If you elected to book a round-trip ticket, select your return day, time and month. Enter the total number of tickets you are purchasing.
5. Select your shipping options and review your shopping cart. Make any corrections necessary. FedEx shipping is free of charge for 3 to 4 days. Opt for expedited shipping for additional fees.
6. To finalize your ticket booking, you must create an account. Enter your email address and all of the mandatory personal information to finalize your registration.
7. Input all billing information including credit card numbers and billing addresses. Print the subsequent confirmation email that you should receive within minutes.

Tips & Warnings

• The journey from Cologne to Paris takes about 4 hours using the Premier Train service which is usually offered. This service is offered at an additional fee of $7 for the total number of tickets booked. Seat reservation is already included with this service.
• Orders under $250 are charged a $10 handling fee.
• Tickets can be exchanged by Euro Railways only and a new ticket must be purchased in order to complete an exchange.
• Tickets are 100 percent refundable 3 days before the departure date. 2 days before, they are 90 percent refundable.
• Premier train service offers the best in travel comfort, convenience and service. It also provides the most rapid journey for train travelers while offering high-tech efficiency.
• Book train travel from Cologne to Paris through Rail Europe by visiting the Web site (see Resources) or by calling a North American agent at (888) 382-RAIL.
• Print and save your confirmation emails as well as your account information.