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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    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 59m
    €65–238

  2. Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lillebus bus N870 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Arrasbus bus 781
    8h 46m
    €33–68

  3. Drive 340.6 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Arrascar car 340.6 km
    3h 29m
    €53–76

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Lillebus bus 280
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Arrasbus bus 781
    9h 34m
    €34–58

Cologne to Arras by train and tram

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Arras via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Arras via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and Lille in around 8h 46m.

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