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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Vimy is to bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 44m.

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.

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 Köln Hbf and arriving at Vimy via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Flandres and Lens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Cologne to Vimy?

The distance between Cologne and Vimy is 371 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 42m and costs €70 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Vimy?

The best way to get from Cologne to Vimy is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 33m.

Where does the Cologne to Vimy train arrive?

Cologne to Vimy train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at 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 22m 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 1012+ 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, 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 Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5h 42m
€70–168
Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lillebus N870 / ...
9h 44m
€32–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Lillebus 280
9h 33m
€35–67
Drive 344.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Vimycar 344.6 km
3h 22m
€53–77

Cologne to Vimy by train and foot

56Weekly Services

5h 42mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 370.9 km
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Vimy via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lens in around 5h 42m. 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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