The average train between Arad and Cologne takes 23h 29m and the fastest train takes 21h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Arad 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 Arad and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:01 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Arad is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Keleti and take an average of 23h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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20h 28m • 2 changes
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20h 28m • 2 changes
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24h 13m • 2 changes
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20h 28m • 2 changes
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24h 13m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Arad to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Arad to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Arad station and arriving at Cologne station via Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 29m.
Arad to Cologne train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Arad station.
Arad to Cologne train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Arad to Cologne train tickets online with Romanian Railways (CFR), Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Arad and Cologne is 1,179.2 km. The road distance is 1,543 km.
You can take a train from Arad to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and München Hbf in around 16h 38m.