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 €85 - €140 and takes 18h 34m.

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 - €310.

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 47m.

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 47m and costs €110 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 8h 47m 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 47m and costs €110 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus via Mannheim, which costs and takes 17h 46m.

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?

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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

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 47m
€110–340
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 34m
€85–139
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 46m
Drive 950.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Arlescar 950.4 km
9h 43m
€146–211
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, 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
€110–305
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Nimestrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Nimes to Arlestrain Ter
9h 54m
€137–435
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane CGN - MRS
2. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
7h 47m
€120–257
Train to Frankfurt, fly, 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
€122–336
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, 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 15m
€121–346

Cologne to Arles by train

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8h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,225.8 km
Duration: 8h 47m

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 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cologne to Arles via Mannheim - Bus Station, Le Lac, Gare Centre, and Avignon Centre in around 17h 46m.

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