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1884 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Alicante to Cologne

Composite routes from Alicante to Cologne

Cheapest
17 h 37 min
Car
1884 km.
from $103
Fastest
2 h 33 min
Plane
Other
7 h 31 min
Train, Plane
1515 km.
from $130.39
17 h 24 min
1516 km.
from $455.11
27 h 38 min
1516 km.
from $272.59
6 h 4 min
Bus, Plane
1515 km.
from $165.49
7 h 53 min
Bus, Plane
1515 km.
from $172.01
8 h 57 min
Bus, Plane
1515 km.
from $171.36
17 h 37 min
1515 km.
from $637.57
30 h 18 min
Bus, Train
1515 km.
from $176.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$493.65

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$379.73
Plane from Valencia Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$60.76–$405.05
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Eindhoven
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$367.08

Transavia Holland

Website:
transavia.com/
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$531.63
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Eindhoven
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$354.42

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$582.26

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$632.89
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$468.34
Plane from Valencia Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$556.94

TUI fly Belgium

Website:
tuifly.be/
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.25–$443.02

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.16–$75.95
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Valencia
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.72–$26.58

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Paris-Nord to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris
Ave. Duration:
6h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$202.52–$329.10

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Paris-Nord to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$39.24–$101.26
Train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlo
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.39–$29.11
Train from Venlo to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Paris-Nord to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.60–$189.87
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$151.89
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.64–$69.62
Train from Paris Nord to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$278.47

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$62.02
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$32.91
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$60.76
Train from Venlo to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$39.24
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.10–$54.43

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
6 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
alsa@alsa.es
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Alicante to Barcelona,
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.16–$82.28

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Alicante to Barcelona,
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$51.90–$75.95
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
19h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$126.58–$177.21

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Alicante to Barcelona,
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.30–$63.29

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Alicante Central Bus Station to Narbonne
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$32.91–$53.16

Sindbad

Phone:
+48 801 22 33 44
Email:
bilety@sindbad.pl
Website:
sindbad.pl/en/home
Bus from NARBONNE, Gare Routiere to FRANKFURT
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$120.25

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Alicante to Cologne is to train and fly which costs $70.65 - $260.87 and takes 7h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alicante to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $76.09 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct train between Alicante and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Alacant/Alicante Terminal and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris-Nord and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 24m.

How far is it from Alicante to Cologne?

The distance between Alicante and Cologne is 1551 km. The road distance is 1868.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Alicante to Cologne without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 17h 24m and costs $304.35 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Alicante to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alicante to Cologne train from?

Alicante to Cologne train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Alicante to Cologne?

The best way to get from Alicante to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $76.09 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can train via Brussels, which costs $304.35 - $652.17 and takes 17h 24m, you could also bus, which costs $141.30 - $250 and takes 27h 38m.

What is the time difference between Alicante and Cologne?

It is currently 12:26 at both, Alicante and Cologne.

Where does the Alicante to Cologne train arrive?

Alicante to Cologne train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Alicante to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Alicante to Cologne is 1869 km. It takes approximately 17h 39m to drive from Alicante to Cologne.

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

Book your Alicante to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
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