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 €35 - €90 and takes 10h 28m.

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 21m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Vimy?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Vimy. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Vimy via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres and Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Cologne to Vimy?

The distance between Cologne and Vimy is 397 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 55m and costs €60 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Cologne to Vimy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Vimy train from?

Cologne to Vimy train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Vimy?

The best way to get from Cologne to Vimy is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €60 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 10h 28m.

Where does the Cologne to Vimy train arrive?

Cologne to Vimy train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Vimy?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Vimy is 345 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Cologne to Vimy.

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

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Where can I stay near Vimy?

There are 938+ hotels available in Vimy.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Vimy 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
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 ArrasTer
5h 55m
€62–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to LilleN280 / ...
10h 28m
€39–87
Drive 344.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Vimy344.6 km
3h 21m
€54–77
Train via Kortrijk
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to CourtraiIc / ...
7h 49m
€54–134

Cologne to Vimy by train and tram

66Weekly Services

5h 55mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 396.8 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Vimy via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, Lille Flandres, and Arras in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lille every 2 hours. Tickets cost €29–40 and the journey takes 6h 10m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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