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 €35 - €80 and takes 10h 21m.

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 Europe and Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Cologne to Vimy?

The distance between Cologne and Vimy is 392 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 55m and costs €45 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m 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 55m and costs €45 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 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 936+ 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), bus, car, or 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
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Arrastrain Tgv
5h 55m
€46–160
Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lillebus N280 / ...
10h 21m
€39–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Lillebus 280
9h 33m
€57–96
Drive 344.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Vimycar 344.6 km
3h 22m
€53–77
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
7h 33m
€69–127

Cologne to Vimy by train

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5h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 391.7 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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, and Arras in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Lille once daily. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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