What is the cheapest way to get from Alicante to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Alicante to Cologne is to fly which costs €50 - €260 and takes 5h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alicante to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Alicante to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs €50 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Alicante and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Alacant/Alicante Terminal and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 45m.

How far is it from Alicante to Cologne?

The distance between Alicante and Cologne is 1552 km. The road distance is 1825.9 km.

How do I travel from Alicante to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Alicante to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 17h 45m and costs €310 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Alicante to Cologne?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Alicante to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alicante to Cologne train from?

Alicante to Cologne train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Alicante to Cologne?

The best way to get from Alicante to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs €50 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €310 - €600 and takes 17h 45m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €200 and takes 29h 55m.

Where does the Alicante to Cologne train arrive?

Alicante to Cologne train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Alicante to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Alicante to Cologne is 1826 km. It takes approximately 17h 53m to drive from Alicante to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Alicante to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

Alicante to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Alicante to Cologne by plane, train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ALC - CGN
5h 10m
€50–256
Train
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Santstrain Eur / ...
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
17h 45m
€316–561
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alicante to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cologne Airport CGNbus N74 / ...
29h 55m
€129–194
Drive 1,825.9 km
1. Drive from Alicante to Colognecar 1,825.9 km
17h 53m
€283–408
Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ALC - DUS
6h 6m
€80–308
Train to Valencia Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain
2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VLC - CGN
7h 11m
€78–298
Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane ALC - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbftrain
8h 22m
€81–298
Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ALC - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 53m
€98–244
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Alicante to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
2. Take the bus from BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30 to FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str.bus
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 49 / ...
30h 11m
€168–240

Alicante to Cologne by train

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17h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,552.1 km
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Alicante, Spain and Cologne, Germany?

Ryanair and Eurowings fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Koeln Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 17h 45m.

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