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- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4h 55m€107–177Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leverkusen to Lillebus 280
9h 33m€37–59Drive 344.7 km
- Drive from Cologne to Vimycar 344.7 km
3h 20m€56–80Train via Mairie
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5h 15m€66–177
Cologne to Vimy by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Vimy is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Vimy is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs €55 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Vimy. However, there are services departing from Leverkusen and arriving at Mairie via Gares 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Vimy. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Vimy via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Flandres and Lens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Cologne and Vimy is 371 km. The road distance is 344.7 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Vimy without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €100 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 55m 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 4h 55m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 33m.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Vimy, France?
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Vimy via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lens in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Lille 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leverkusen to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cologne to Vimy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Cologne to Vimy train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Vimy is 345 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Cologne to Vimy.
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