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 - €65 and takes 9h 45m.

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 344.7 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 47m and costs €65 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m 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 47m and costs €65 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 9h 45m.

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 1022+ 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

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 Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5h 47m
€68–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne - Airport Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 45m
€32–65
Drive 344.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Vimycar 344.7 km
3h 22m
€54–77
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus FlixBus N781 / ...
6h 30m
€55–123

Cologne to Vimy by train, foot, and bus

80Weekly Services

5h 47mAverage Duration

€68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 375 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to VIMY - Mairie - N°5 via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, Lens, and LENS - Gare Routière - Quai 7 in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Cologne - Airport Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €25–50 and the journey takes 5h 30m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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