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 - €150 and takes 18h 30m.

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 - €260.

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 Köln Hbf and arriving at Arles via Bruxelles-Midi, Avignon Tgv and Avignon Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

How far is it from Cologne to Arles?

The distance between Cologne and Arles is 1236 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 9m and costs €220 - €490.

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

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Arles train from?

Cologne to Arles train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln 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 9m and costs €220 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 18h 30m.

Where does the Cologne to Arles train arrive?

Cologne to Arles train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at 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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Where can I stay near Arles?

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

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

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Train via Avignon
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Avignon TGVtrain Trn
9h 9m
€227–482
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 30m
€80–149
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 AVIGNON, Parking Autocars Saint-Benezet, Boulevard du Rhônebus
16h 39m
€120–262
Drive 950.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Arlescar 950.4 km
9h 43m
€146–211
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
€91–251
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Nimestrain Trn
3. Take the train from Nimes to Arlestrain Ter
9h 42m
€237–492
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
€118–355
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln 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 20m
€117–321
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
€178–448
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain
2. Take the bus from Liège Rue du Plan Inclined to Charleroi Airportbus
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane CRL - MRS
4. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
8h 24m
€90–315

Cologne to Arles by train

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9h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,236 km
Duration: 9h 9m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Arles via Bruxelles Midi, Bruxelles-Midi, Avignon Tgv, and Avignon Centre in around 9h 9m. 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 30m.

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