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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Vimy is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 10h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Vimy is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs €50 - €80.

How far is it from Cologne to Vimy?

The distance between Cologne and Vimy is 375 km. The road distance is 344.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Vimy without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €70 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Cologne to Vimy, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cologne to Vimy?

The best way to get from Cologne to Vimy is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 10h 6m.

Can I drive from Cologne to Vimy?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Vimy is 345 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Cologne to Vimy.

Where can I stay near Vimy?

There are 1012+ hotels available in Vimy.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Vimy 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-Miditrain Ice
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5h 44m
€70–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Lillebus 280
10h 6m
€30–52
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Lille Europetrain Eurostar
6h 43m
€39–148
Drive 344.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Vimycar 344.6 km
3h 22m
€53–77
Train via Tournai
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain Ice
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Tournaitrain Ic / ...
6h 32m
€74–156

Cologne to Vimy by train, foot, and bus

72Weekly Services

5h 44mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 375.2 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to VIMY - Mairie - N°5 via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, Lens, and LENS - Gare Routière - Quai 7 in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Lille once daily. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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