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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hem is to bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf which costs €35 - €75 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Hem is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €45 - €70.

How far is it from Cologne to Hem?

The distance between Cologne and Hem is 333 km. The road distance is 309.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Hem without a car is to train via Tournai which takes 4h 15m and costs €45 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Cologne to Hem, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cologne to Hem?

The best way to get from Cologne to Hem is to train via Tournai which takes 4h 15m and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 7h 50m.

Can I drive from Cologne to Hem?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Hem is 310 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Cologne to Hem.

Where can I stay near Hem?

There are 2107+ hotels available in Hem.

Cologne to Hem - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Hem by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar, TGV)

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

Train via Tournai
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord79
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to TournaiIc / ...
4h 15m
€47–97
Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to LilleN280 / ...
7h 50m
€37–70
Drive 309.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Hem309.8 km
3h 8m
€48–69
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
4h 45m
€51–139
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Lille280
8h 5m
€39–74

Cologne to Hem by train and bus

59Weekly Services

4h 15mAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 332.7 km
Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Elsa Triolet via Brussels-Nord, Tournai, Pont de Bois, and Pont De Bois in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lille hourly. Tickets cost €29–40 and the journey takes 6h 10m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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