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How to get fromCologne to Arrasby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car or train (TGV)

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There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Arras by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train (TGV)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropetrainTgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to ArrastrainTer
    4h 45m
    €58–149

  2. Train via Brussels

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain79
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropetrainTgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to ArrastrainTer
    4h 47m
    €46–149

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to LillebusN280 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to ArrasbusBlaBlaCar Bus
    9h 18m
    €47–86

  4. Drive 340.6 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Arrascar340.6 km
    3h 29m
    €52–75

  5. Train via Tournai

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain79
    2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to TournaitrainIc / ...
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to ArrastrainTer
    5h 16m
    €57–108

Cologne to Arras by train and foot

Calendar72Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€58Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Arras, France?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Arras via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Arras via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 9h 18m.

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