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

The cheapest way to get from Arras to Cologne is to bus which costs €28 - €60 and takes 7h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arras to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Arras and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Arras to Cologne station. However, there are services departing from Arras and arriving at Cologne - Airport Bus Station via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Arras and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Arras to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Arras and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Arras to Cologne?

The distance between Arras and Cologne is 380 km. The road distance is 339 km.

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

The best way to get from Arras to Cologne without a car is to train via Lille which takes 3h 31m and costs €65 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Arras to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arras to Cologne bus from?

Arras to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arras station.

Where do I catch the Arras to Cologne train from?

Arras to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.

Train or bus from Arras to Cologne?

The best way to get from Arras to Cologne is to train via Lille which takes 3h 31m and costs €65 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €60 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Arras to Cologne bus arrive?

Arras to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Arras to Cologne train arrive?

Arras to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Arras to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Arras to Cologne is 339 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Arras to Cologne.

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

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Arras to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Arras to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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Train via Lille
best
1. Take the train from Arras to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 31m
€68–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arras to Lillebus 781
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 14m
€28–58
Drive 339 km
1. Drive from Arras to Colognecar 339 km
3h 30m
€54–78
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
4h 57m
€142–359
Train
1. Take the train from Arras to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 39m
€70–174
Train #2
1. Take the train from Arras to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
4h 47m
€67–172

Arras to Cologne by train

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Distance: 379.7 km
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Arras to Koeln Hbf via Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arras to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, Cologne - Airport Bus Station, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 7h 14m.

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