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 €70 - €150 and takes 18h 29m.

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 €110 - €300.

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 Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

How far is it from Cologne to Arles?

The distance between Cologne and Arles is 1226 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 Paris which takes 8h 48m and costs €220 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m 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 Eurostar, 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 Paris which takes 8h 48m and costs €220 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus via Mannheim, which costs and takes 17h 45m.

Where does the Cologne to Arles train arrive?

Cologne to Arles train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord 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?

There are 1822+ hotels available in Arles.

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

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 Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Arlestrain Tgv
8h 48m
€226–414
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Montpellierbus FlixBus N710
2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Nîmesbus FlixBus 788 / ...
18h 29m
€71–144
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 BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 45m
Drive 950.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Arlescar 950.4 km
9h 43m
€147–212
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
€111–292
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 14m
€172–367
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
€143–325
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 17m
€128–282
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 17m
€193–422

Cologne to Arles by train

13Weekly Trains

8h 48mAverage Duration

€226Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,225.9 km
Duration: 8h 48m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Arles via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cologne to Arles via Mannheim - Bus Station, Le Lac, Gare Centre, and Avignon Centre in around 17h 45m.

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