The average train between Cologne and Arras takes 9h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. 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 3 times a day between Cologne and Arras. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Arras at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 9h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 45m • 2 changes


4h 48m • 2 changes


3h 47m • 2 changes
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13h 57m • 2 changes


5h 31m • 2 changes


5h 30m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


17h 34m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Arras. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Arras station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
Cologne to Arras train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Arras train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Arras station.
Book your Cologne to Arras train tickets online with Eurostar, TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Arras is 302.6 km. The road distance is 384 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Arras via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 10m.