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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Arras is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 9h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Arras is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Arras?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne station to Arras. However, there are services departing from Cologne - Airport Bus Station and arriving at Arras via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Arras?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Arras. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Arras via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Cologne to Arras?

The distance between Cologne and Arras is 380 km. The road distance is 340.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Arras without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €65 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Cologne to Arras, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Arras bus from?

Cologne to Arras bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Cologne - Airport Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Arras train from?

Cologne to Arras train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Arras?

The best way to get from Cologne to Arras is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €65 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Cologne to Arras bus arrive?

Cologne to Arras bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Cologne to Arras train arrive?

Cologne to Arras train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Arras?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Arras is 341 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Cologne to Arras.

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

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Cologne to Arras - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Arrastrain Tgv
4h 48m
€67–201
Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne - Airport Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lille to Arrasbus 781
8h 59m
€33–63
Drive 340.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Arrascar 340.6 km
3h 29m
€54–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Lillebus 280
2. Take the bus from Lille to Arrasbus 781
9h 29m
€33–53

Cologne to Arras by train

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4h 48mAverage Duration

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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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