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

The cheapest way to get from Vimy to Cologne is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vimy to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Vimy and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Vimy to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Vimy and arriving at Köln Hbf via Arras and Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Vimy to Cologne?

The distance between Vimy and Cologne is 374 km. The road distance is 344.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Vimy to Cologne without a car is to train via Lille which takes 5h 12m and costs €55 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Vimy to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vimy to Cologne train from?

Vimy to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.

Train or bus from Vimy to Cologne?

The best way to get from Vimy to Cologne is to train via Lille which takes 5h 12m and costs €55 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Vimy to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vimy to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Vimy to Cologne is 344 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Vimy to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Vimy to Cologne?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Vimy 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
best
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
5h 12m
€58–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
9h 15m
€40–89
Drive 344.3 km
1. Drive from Vimy to Cologne344.3 km
3h 18m
€54–77
Train
1. Take the train from Arras to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln HbfTha
5h 25m
€56–194
Train via Kortrijk
1. Take the train from Courtrai to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
6h 31m
€60–167

Vimy to Cologne by bus and train

81Weekly Services

5h 12mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 373.6 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a bus from VIMY - Mairie - N°5 to Koeln Hbf via LENS - Gare Routière - Quai 7, Lens, Lille Flandres, Gare Rue De Tournai, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Cologne Airport CGN hourly. Tickets cost €29–40 and the journey takes 6h. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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