There are 4 ways to get from Vimy to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), 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 via Lille
best- Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 9m€66–252Drive 344.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Vimy to Colognecar 344.3 km
3h 19m€53–77Train
- Take the train from Arras to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 52m€72–239Train via Ghent
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Gent St Pieters to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 54m€64–259
Vimy to Cologne by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vimy to Cologne is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Vimy to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct train from Vimy to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Vimy and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Lens, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Vimy and Cologne is 371 km. The road distance is 344.3 km.
The best way to get from Vimy to Cologne without a car is to train via Lille which takes 4h 9m and costs €65 - €260.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Vimy to Cologne, including transfers.
Vimy to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lens station.
Vimy to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vimy to Cologne is 344 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Vimy to Cologne.
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What companies run services between Vimy, France and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Vimy to Koeln Hbf via Lens, Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lens to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arras to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Gent St Pieters to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €45–220
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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