The average train between Cologne and Arad takes 27h 43m and the fastest train takes 22h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Arad. 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 Cologne and Arad. The earliest departure is at 9:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Arad at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 27h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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27h 21m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Arad? 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 Cologne to Arad. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Arad station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 43m.
Cologne to Arad train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Arad train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arad station.
The distance between Cologne and Arad is 1,179.2 km. The road distance is 1,543 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Arad via Hauptbahnhof, Stuttgart Hbf, St.Poelten Hbf, Wien Hbf, and Budapest-Keleti in around 17h 55m.