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

The cheapest way to get from Vimy to Cologne is to bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 16m.

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 19m 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 Koeln Hbf via Lens, Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Vimy to Cologne?

The distance between Vimy and Cologne is 371 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 which takes 5h 8m and costs €65 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m 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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lens station.

Train or bus from Vimy to Cologne?

The best way to get from Vimy to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €65 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Vimy to Cologne train arrive?

Vimy to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Vimy to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Vimy to Cologne is 344 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Vimy to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1824+ hotels available in Cologne.

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, or car

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 Lens to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
5h 8m
€67–196
Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 16m
€31–65
Drive 344.3 km
1. Drive from Vimy to Colognecar 344.3 km
3h 19m
€53–77
Train via VIMY - Mairie - N°5
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
5h 13m
€67–196
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lille to Leverkusenbus 280
9h 13m
€34–65

Vimy to Cologne by train and foot

66Weekly Services

5h 8mAverage Duration

€67Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 370.8 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Vimy to Koeln Hbf via Lens, Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €26–50 and the journey takes 4h 40m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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