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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Alicante is to train and fly which costs €70 - €220 and takes 7h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Alicante is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €50 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Alicante?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 56m.

How far is it from Cologne to Alicante?

The distance between Cologne and Alicante is 1552 km. The road distance is 1824.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Alicante without a car is to train which takes 17h 56m and costs €320 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Cologne to Alicante, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Alicante train from?

Cologne to Alicante train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Alicante?

The best way to get from Cologne to Alicante is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €50 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €320 - €600 and takes 17h 56m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €200 and takes 31h 3m.

Where does the Cologne to Alicante train arrive?

Cologne to Alicante train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Alicante?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Alicante is 1825 km. It takes approximately 17h 55m to drive from Cologne to Alicante.

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

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Where can I stay near Alicante?

There are 4083+ hotels available in Alicante.

Cologne to Alicante - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Alicante by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe), train, bus, or car

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

Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane CGN - ALC
5h 14m
€50–267
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
17h 56m
€321–554
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurttrain 49 / ...
2. Take the bus from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. to BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30bus
3. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Alicantebus
30h 15m
€165–244
Drive 1,824.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Alicantecar 1,824.8 km
17h 55m
€283–409
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane DUS - ALC
5h 54m
€92–304
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoventrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane EIN - ALC
7h 34m
€81–299
Train to Weeze Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Krefeld Hbftrain
2. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane NRN - ALC
7h 31m
€70–216
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Valencia Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane CGN - VLC
2. Take the train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain
8h 20m
€77–298
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
18h 24m
€323–555
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N74 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Alicantebus BlaBlaCar Bus
31h 3m
€129–195

Cologne to Alicante by train

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17h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,552.2 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

Ryanair and Eurowings fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Hbf to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 17h 56m.

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