The average train between Cologne and Alès takes 11h 14m and the fastest train takes 8h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Alès. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Alès. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 4:43 PM which arrives into Alès at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 11h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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18h 15m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Alès? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Alès. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Alès station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
Cologne to Alès train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Alès train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Ales station.
Book your Cologne to Alès train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Cologne and Alès is 787 km. The road distance is 1,267 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Ales via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Nimes in around 8h 37m.