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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Arras by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain train Ter
    4h 10m
    €74–211

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cologne - Airport Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Arrasbus bus 781
    8h 56m
    €33–68

  3. Drive 340.6 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Arrascar car 340.6 km
    3h 30m
    €54–78

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain train 79
    2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus bus 328 / ...
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain train Ter
    6h 6m
    €55–183

Cologne to Arras by train and foot

Calendar90Weekly Services
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Arras via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne - Airport Bus Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, and Lille in around 8h 56m.

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