There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Vimy by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train, or night 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- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
5h 50m€57–177Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leverkusen to Lille280
10h 37m€33–75Drive 344.6 km
- Drive from Cologne to Vimy344.6 km
3h 21m€54–78Train via Paris
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris NordThalys
- Take the train from Paris Nord to ArrasTgv
6h 3m€83–239Train via Dendermonde
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord79
- Take the train from Termonde to Lille FlandresTrn / ...
7h 16m€53–128Night train, train
- Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiNj
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to PoperingeP
- Take the train from Hazebrouck to VimyTer
9h 24m€59–304
Cologne to Vimy by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Vimy is to bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 10h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Vimy is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €50 - €80.
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, LENS - Béhal-Jean Zay - Quai 1 and LENS - Gare Routière - Quai 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Vimy. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Vimy via Paris Nord and Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Cologne and Vimy is 375 km. The road distance is 344.6 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Vimy without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €55 - €180.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Cologne to Vimy, including transfers.
Cologne to Vimy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.
Cologne to Vimy train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Vimy is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 10h 37m.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Vimy, France?
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to VIMY - Mairie - N°5 via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, Lille Flandres, Lens, and LENS - Gare Routière - Quai 7 in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Lille once daily. Tickets cost €26–55 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–130
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–170
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–95
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–95
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Nord to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Paris Nord to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Hazebrouck to Vimy
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €10–15
- Rail 1st Class
- €15–22
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Termonde to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €10–15
- 1st Class
- €16–23
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Poperinge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €13–19
- 1st Class
- €20–30
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–260
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €256–260
- Couchette Carriage
- €120–150
- Seating Carriage
- €30–40
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Leverkusen to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cologne to Vimy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Cologne to Vimy train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Vimy is 345 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Cologne to Vimy.
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