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How to get fromCologne to Vimyby train (TGV), bus, car, train (Eurostar, TGV), or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Vimy by train (TGV), bus, car, train (Eurostar, TGV), or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    5h 42m
    €63–234

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cologne - Airport Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    9h 58m
    €34–70

  3. Drive 344.7 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Vimycar car 344.7 km
    3h 20m
    €54–77

  4. Train via Mairie

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Flandrestrain train Tgv
    5h 49m
    €91–156

  5. Train via Kortrijk

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Courtraitrain train Ic / ...
    7h 9m
    €64–237

Cologne to Vimy by train and tram

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 370.8 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, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Flandres, and Lens in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Cologne - Airport Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €29–55 and the journey takes 5h 30m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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