There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to First day on the Somme by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train (Eurostar)
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- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to AlbertTer
5h 25m€75–185Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to LilleN280 / ...
- Take the bus from Lille to Arras781
10h 36m€54–100Drive 354.2 km
- Drive from Cologne to First day on the Somme354.2 km
3h 39m€55–79Train via Tournai
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to TournaiIc / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to AlbertTer
7h 18m€71–163
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to First day on the Somme is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to First day on the Somme is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €50 - €80.
The distance between Cologne and First day on the Somme is 426 km. The road distance is 354.2 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to First day on the Somme without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs €75 - €190.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Cologne to First day on the Somme, including transfers.
The best way to get from Cologne to First day on the Somme is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs €75 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 10h 36m.
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.
There are 196+ hotels available in First day on the Somme.
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 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to First day on the Somme via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Lille, Arras, Arras, and Albert in around 10h 36m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Albert
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €16–23
- Rail 1st Class
- €24–35
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €9–13
- 1st Class
- €13–20
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide








































