The average train between Alicante and Cologne takes 27h 29m and the fastest train takes 26h. The train service runs several times per day from Alicante to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Alicante and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alicante is at 4:37 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 27h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Alicante station and arriving at Cologne station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 29m.
Alicante to Cologne train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Alicante to Cologne train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Alicante to Cologne train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Alicante and Cologne is 1,516.3 km. The road distance is 2,151 km.
You can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Koeln Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 17h 51m.