What is the cheapest way to get from Arles to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Arles to Cologne is to bus which costs €90 - €170 and takes 17h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arles to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Arles to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 34m and costs €90 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Arles and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Arles to Cologne. However, there are services departing from ARLES - Clémenceau and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Quatrefages, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station and Montpellier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Arles and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Arles to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Arles and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Avignon Centre, Avignon Tgv and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

How far is it from Arles to Cologne?

The distance between Arles and Cologne is 1235 km. The road distance is 951 km.

How do I travel from Arles to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Arles to Cologne without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 8h 54m and costs €240 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Arles to Cologne?

It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Arles to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arles to Cologne bus from?

Arles to Cologne bus services, operated by Sindbad, depart from AVIGNON, Parking Autocars Saint-Benezet, Boulevard du Rhône station.

Where do I catch the Arles to Cologne train from?

Arles to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Avignon Tgv station.

Train or bus from Arles to Cologne?

The best way to get from Arles to Cologne is to train via Brussels which takes 8h 54m and costs €240 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €170 and takes 17h 39m.

Where does the Arles to Cologne bus arrive?

Arles to Cologne bus services, operated by Sindbad, arrive at FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. station.

Where does the Arles to Cologne train arrive?

Arles to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Arles to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Arles to Cologne is 951 km. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from Arles to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Arles to Cologne?

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There are 8 ways to get from Arles to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV)

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
8h 54m
€247–519
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MRS - DUS
5h 34m
€91–265
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N710
17h 39m
€94–164
Drive 951 km
1. Drive from Arles to Colognecar 951 km
9h 48m
€148–214
Train
1. Take the train from Arles to Nimestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nimes to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re / ...
4. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain
13h 37m
€244–417
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from AVIGNON, Parking Autocars Saint-Benezet, Boulevard du Rhône to FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str.bus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
18h 7m
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 55m
€126–372
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MRS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 20m
€118–386

Arles to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,235.1 km
Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Arles, France and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Arles to Koeln Hbf via Avignon Centre, Avignon Tgv, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ARLES - Clémenceau to Koeln Hbf via NÎMES - Gare Routière, Quatrefages, Parnasse, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, Montpellier, Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 17h 39m.

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