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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Arles is to bus which costs €80 - €140 and takes 18h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Arles is to train and fly which takes 5h 58m and costs €90 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Arles?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Arles. However, there are services departing from Cologne and arriving at Gorodiche via Mannheim - Bus Station, Le Lac and PEM Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Arles?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Arles. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Arles via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Avignon Tgv and Avignon Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

How far is it from Cologne to Arles?

The distance between Cologne and Arles is 1235 km. The road distance is 950.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Arles without a car is to train via Avignon which takes 9h 11m and costs €240 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Cologne to Arles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Arles bus from?

Cologne to Arles bus services, operated by Hak Bus, depart from Cologne station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Arles train from?

Cologne to Arles train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Arles?

The best way to get from Cologne to Arles is to train via Avignon which takes 9h 11m and costs €240 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 18h 27m.

Where does the Cologne to Arles bus arrive?

Cologne to Arles bus services, operated by Hak Bus, arrive at Mannheim, ZOB station.

Where does the Cologne to Arles train arrive?

Cologne to Arles train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Arles?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Arles is 950 km. It takes approximately 9h 43m to drive from Cologne to Arles.

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

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

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

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Train via Avignon
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Ice
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
9h 11m
€247–452
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Montpellierbus FlixBus N710
2. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 27m
€80–139
Drive 950.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Arlescar 950.4 km
9h 43m
€145–210
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane DUS - MRS
3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
5h 58m
€91–272
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Nimestrain Tgv
10h 9m
€253–450
Bus via Mannheim
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Mannheim, ZOBbus
2. Take the bus from Mannheim - Bus Station to Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stopbus
3. Take the bus from PEM Gare Routière to Gorodichebus 707
19h 25m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane FRA - MRS
3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
6h 4m
€136–376
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BRU - MRS
3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
7h 22m
€118–342
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Arlestrain
7h 14m
€201–438

Cologne to Arles by train

15Weekly Trains

9h 11mAverage Duration

€247Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,235 km
Duration: 9h 11m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Arles via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Avignon Tgv, and Avignon Centre in around 9h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to ARLES - Clémenceau via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and NÎMES - Gare Routière in around 18h 27m.

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