The average train between Cologne and Arras takes 7h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Arras. 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 5 times a day between Cologne and Arras. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Arras at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 7h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 50m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Arras? 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 Arras. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Arras station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
Cologne to Arras train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Arras train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Arras station.
Book your Cologne to Arras train tickets online with Eurostar, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Cologne and Arras is 302.6 km. The road distance is 385 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Arras via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 9m.