Rome2Rio

How to get fromArad to Cologneby train, plane, bus, or car

Find Transport to Cologne

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 12 ways to get from Arad to Cologne by train, plane, bus, or car

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

  1. Train to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Arad to Timisoara Nordtrain train
    2. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane plane TSR - CGN
    9h 52m
    €88–263

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arad to Köln Hbfbus bus
    22h 12m
    €50–110

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Arad to Budapest-Keletitrain train Ir
    2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
    16h 34m
    €205–382

  4. Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf

    1. Take the bus from Arad to Cologne Airport CGNbus bus 1924
    19h 25m
    €125–188

  5. Drive  1,375.5 km

    1. Drive from Arad to Colognecar car 1,375.5 km
    12h 30m
    €254–367

  6. Train to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport

    1. Take the train from Arad to Timisoara Nordtrain train
    2. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane TSR - DUS
    9h 56m
    €122–375

  7. Bus to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Arad to Belgrade bus stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane BEG - DUS
    9h 46m
    €102–289

  8. Train, train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport

    1. Take the train from Arad to Szolnoktrain train
    2. Take the train from Szolnok to Ferihegytrain train
    3. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane BUD - DUS
    9h 12m
    €114–283

  9. Train, train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Frankfurt

    1. Take the train from Arad to Szolnoktrain train
    2. Take the train from Szolnok to Ferihegytrain train
    3. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane BUD - FRA
    4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train
    9h 41m
    €136–280

  10. Bus to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Arad to Belgrade bus stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane plane BEG - DTM
    3. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain train
    10h 49m

  11. Train, train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport

    1. Take the train from Arad to Budapest-Keletitrain train
    2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain train
    3. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane plane VIE - CGN
    11h 18m
    €113–313

  12. Train to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Arad to Timisoara Nordtrain train
    2. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane plane TSR - DTM
    3. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain train
    9h 14m

Arad to Cologne by train

Calendar86Weekly Trains
Duration16h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€205Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Arad to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,274.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 52m

What companies run services between Arad, Romania and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Arad to Koeln Hbf via Budapest-Keleti and Wien Hbf in around 16h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Arad to Cologne Airport CGN 4 times a week. Tickets cost €120–190 and the journey takes 19h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There