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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Arras by train (Eurostar, 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 Europe to Arrastrain train Tgv
    4h 48m
    €68–188

  2. Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf

    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 59m
    €33–66

  3. Drive  340.6 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Arrascar car 340.6 km
    3h 29m
    €55–79

  4. Train via Tournai

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain train Trn / ...
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain train Ter
    5h 41m
    €65–184

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Lillebus bus 280
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Arrasbus bus 781
    9h 29m
    €36–55

Cologne to Arras by train

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 379.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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, and Lille Europe in around 4h 48m. 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 59m.

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