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 €29 - €75 and takes 10h 37m.

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 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Vimy?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Vimy. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at VIMY - Mairie - N°5 via Leverkusen, Lille, Béhal-Jean Zay - Quai 1 and LENS - Gare Routière - Quai 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

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 via Brussels which takes 5h 54m and costs €50 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Cologne to Vimy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Vimy bus from?

Cologne to Vimy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Vimy?

The best way to get from Cologne to Vimy is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 54m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €75 and takes 10h 37m.

Where does the Cologne to Vimy bus arrive?

Cologne to Vimy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

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 909+ hotels available in Vimy.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Vimy by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, 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 via Brussels
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 54m
€52–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Lillebus 280
10h 37m
€29–72
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Maastrichttrain S43 / ...
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231 to Charleroi Airportbus
4. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turinbus
9h 44m
€71–143
Drive 344.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Vimycar 344.6 km
3h 22m
€52–75
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5h 56m
€52–149

Cologne to Vimy by train, foot, and bus

72Weekly Services

5h 54mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 375.2 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Lille once daily. Tickets cost €22–50 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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