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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Vimy is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 10h 2m.

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 20m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Vimy?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne station to Vimy. However, there are services departing from Cologne - Airport Bus Station and arriving at Mairie via Lille, Béhal-Jean Zay - Quai 1 and Gares 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

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 Koeln Hbf and arriving at Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Cologne to Vimy?

The distance between Cologne and Vimy is 372 km. The road distance is 344.7 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 50m and costs €90 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Cologne to Vimy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Vimy bus from?

Cologne to Vimy bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Cologne - Airport Bus Station.

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 50m and costs €90 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 10h 2m.

Where does the Cologne to Vimy bus arrive?

Cologne to Vimy bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

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 20m 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?

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Cologne to Vimy - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
5h 50m
€91–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne - Airport Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 2m
€34–65
Drive 344.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Vimycar 344.7 km
3h 20m
€54–78
Train via Arras
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 56m
€70–195
Train via Kortrijk
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
6h 46m
€69–198

Cologne to Vimy by train and bus

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5h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 371.6 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Mairie via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Flandres, Lens, and Gares 12 in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Cologne - Airport Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €27–50 and the journey takes 5h 30m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.

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