What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to First day on the Somme?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to First day on the Somme is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to First day on the Somme?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to First day on the Somme is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €55 - €80.

How far is it from Cologne to First day on the Somme?

The distance between Cologne and First day on the Somme is 426 km. The road distance is 354.2 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to First day on the Somme without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to First day on the Somme without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €65 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to First day on the Somme?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Cologne to First day on the Somme, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cologne to First day on the Somme?

The best way to get from Cologne to First day on the Somme is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €65 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 45m.

Can I drive from Cologne to First day on the Somme?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to First day on the Somme is 354 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Cologne to First day on the Somme.

Where can I stay near First day on the Somme?

There are 186+ hotels available in First day on the Somme.

Cologne to First day on the Somme - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to First day on the Somme by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, night train, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to AlbertTer
5h 30m
€66–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Lille280
2. Take the bus from Lille to Arras781
10h 45m
€46–85
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiNj
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to TGV Haute Picardie003C
5h 36m
€113–400
Drive 354.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to First day on the Somme354.2 km
3h 39m
€55–80
Train via Tournai
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord79
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to TournaiIc / ...
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to AlbertTer
5h 57m
€61–147

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 426.1 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and First day on the Somme, France?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to First day on the Somme via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, Lille Flandres, and Albert in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to First day on the Somme via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, Lille, Arras, Arras, and Albert in around 10h 45m.

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