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

The cheapest way to get from Arles to Cologne is to train and bus which costs €75 - €150 and takes 18h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arles to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 6h 11m and costs €140 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Arles and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Arles to Cologne. However, there are services departing from ARLES - Clémenceau and arriving at Köln via Quatrefages, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Arles and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Arles to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Arles and arriving at Köln Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Arles to Cologne?

The distance between Arles and Cologne is 1226 km. The road distance is 951.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Arles to Cologne without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 42m and costs €220 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Arles to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arles to Cologne bus from?

Arles to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Arles to Cologne train from?

Arles to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arles station.

Train or bus from Arles to Cologne?

The best way to get from Arles to Cologne is to train via Paris which takes 8h 42m and costs €220 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 19h 46m.

Where does the Arles to Cologne bus arrive?

Arles to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Frankfurt - Main Bus Station.

Where does the Arles to Cologne train arrive?

Arles to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Arles to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Arles to Cologne is 951 km. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from Arles to Cologne.

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

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

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

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Arles to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbftrain Tha
8h 42m
€222–414
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Marseille Airport to Saarbrücken bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Bonn UN Campusbus
18h 19m
€78–142
Drive 951.1 km
1. Drive from Arles to Colognecar 951.1 km
9h 48m
€147–212
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MRS - CGN
7h 15m
€80–255
Train
1. Take the train from Avignon TGV to Frankfurttrain 84
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 49 / ...
12h 29m
€187–257
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Frankfurt - Main Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
19h 46m
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 11m
€144–336
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MRS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 43m
€128–282
Train, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MRS - CRL
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Liège Rue du Plan Inclinedbus
4. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 22m
€83–280

Arles to Cologne by train

13Weekly Trains

8h 42mAverage Duration

€222Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,226 km
Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Arles, France and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Arles to Köln Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ARLES - Clémenceau to Köln via NÎMES - Gare Routière, Quatrefages, Parnasse, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 19h 46m.

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