The average train between Cologne and Arles takes 16h 10m and the fastest train takes 10h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Arles. 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 3 times a day between Cologne and Arles. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 4:43 PM which arrives into Arles at 4:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 16h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Arles. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Arles station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.
Cologne to Arles train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Arles train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes Pont Du Gard station.
Book your Cologne to Arles train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Cologne and Arles is 825.5 km. The road distance is 1,234 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Arles via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Nimes Pont Du Gard in around 9h 3m.