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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Elche is to fly which costs €55 - €250 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Elche is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs €55 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Elche?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Elche. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Elche/Elx-Parc via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Barcelona-Sants and Alicante/Alacant-Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 8m.

How far is it from Cologne to Elche?

The distance between Cologne and Elche is 1558 km. The road distance is 1837.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Elche without a car is to train via Paris which takes 19h 8m and costs €410 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Cologne to Elche, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Elche train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Elche?

The best way to get from Cologne to Elche is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs €55 - €250. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €410 - €750 and takes 19h 8m, you could also bus, which costs €130 - €260 and takes 28h 35m.

Where does the Cologne to Elche train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Elche?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Elche is 1838 km. It takes approximately 17h 52m to drive from Cologne to Elche.

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

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Where can I stay near Elche?

There are 3885+ hotels available in Elche.

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

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

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

Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane CGN - ALC
5h 28m
€55–250
Train via Paris
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 / ...
19h 8m
€419–707
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Barcelonabus
2. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus
3. Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Elchebus
28h 35m
€136–255
Drive 1,837.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Elchecar 1,837.8 km
17h 52m
€291–420
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
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
€83–251
Train to Weeze Airport, fly
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
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to MG Hbf /Europaplatztrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoventrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane EIN - ALC
8h 31m
€85–238
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Perpignantrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
20h 46m
€353–655
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Liège to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Alicantebus
34h 25m
€152–318

Cologne to Elche by train

14Weekly Trains

19h 8mAverage Duration

€419Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,557.6 km
Duration: 5h 28m

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

Ryanair, Eurowings, and Swiss fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Hbf to Elche/Elx-Parc via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Barcelona-Sants, Alicante-Terminal, and Alicante/Alacant-Terminal in around 19h 8m.

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