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

The cheapest way to get from Roubaix to Cologne is to bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Roubaix to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Roubaix to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Roubaix and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Roubaix to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Roubaix Place and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Roubaix to Cologne?

The distance between Roubaix and Cologne is 337 km. The road distance is 310.7 km.

How do I travel from Roubaix to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Roubaix to Cologne without a car is to train via Lille Europe which takes 4h 12m and costs €45 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Roubaix to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Roubaix to Cologne train from?

Roubaix to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.

Train or bus from Roubaix to Cologne?

The best way to get from Roubaix to Cologne is to train via Lille Europe which takes 4h 12m and costs €45 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Roubaix to Cologne train arrive?

Roubaix to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Roubaix to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Roubaix to Cologne is 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Roubaix to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1727+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Lille Europe
best
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 12m
€47–152
Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
6h 39m
€33–52
Drive 310.7 km
1. Drive from Roubaix to Colognecar 310.7 km
3h 8m
€48–69
Train
1. Take the train from Herseaux to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
5h 5m
€51–121
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lille to Leverkusenbus 280
7h 45m
€35–92

Roubaix to Cologne by subway and train

97Weekly Services

4h 12mAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 336.9 km
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a subway from Roubaix Place to Koeln Hbf via Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Cologne Airport CGN every 4 hours. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 5h 5m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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