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 €30 - €60 and takes 10h 35m.

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 bus between Vimy and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Vimy to Cologne. However, there are services departing from VIMY - Mairie - N°5 and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Gares 1, Lens, Lille and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

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 12m.

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 12m and costs €65 - €240.

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 bus from?

Vimy to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.

Where do I catch the Vimy to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Vimy to Cologne?

The best way to get from Vimy to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €65 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Vimy to Cologne bus arrive?

Vimy to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

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 19m to drive from Vimy to Cologne.

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

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Vimy to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Vimy to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train
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
5h 12m
€65–235
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Leverkusenbus 280
10h 35m
€34–59
Drive 344.3 km
1. Drive from Vimy to Colognecar 344.3 km
3h 19m
€54–78
Train via Ghent
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic
2. Take the train from Gent St Pieters to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 45m
€69–239

Vimy to Cologne by train and foot

66Weekly Services

5h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 370.8 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €29–50 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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