There are 5 ways to get from Vimy to Flanders by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, 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 Brussels
best- Take the train from Arras to Lille EuropeTgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Anvers-Central
4h 18m€51–133Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lens to Lille781
- Take the bus from Lille to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats280 / ...
5h 21m€11–57Drive 164.9 km
- Drive from Vimy to Antwerp164.9 km
1h 51m€26–37Train
- Take the train from Lens to Lille FlandresTer
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-CentralTer
4h 26m€36–71Train #2
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-CentralIc
4h 30m€27–40
Vimy to Flanders by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vimy to Flanders is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Vimy to Flanders is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Vimy to Flanders. However, there are services departing from VIMY - Mairie - N°5 and arriving at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats via LENS - Gares - Quai 01, Lens and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Vimy to Flanders. However, there are services departing from Vimy and arriving at Antwerpen Groenplaats Metro Perron B via Arras, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Antwerpen Diamant Metro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Vimy and Flanders is 220 km. The road distance is 164.9 km.
The best way to get from Vimy to Flanders without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 18m and costs €50 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Vimy to Flanders, including transfers.
Vimy to Flanders bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lens station.
Vimy to Flanders train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.
The best way to get from Vimy to Flanders is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 18m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €60 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Vimy, France and Flanders, Belgium?
You can take a train from Vimy to Antwerpen Groenplaats Metro Perron B via Arras, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Anvers-Central, and Antwerpen Diamant Metro in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from VIMY - Mairie - N°5 to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats via LENS - Gare Routière - Quai 7, LENS - Gares - Quai 01, Lens, and Lille in around 5h 21m.
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- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Arras to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–12
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Arras to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lens to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €22–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–50
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–60
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €25–35
- Comfort
- €26–40
- Premium
- €40–60
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €10–16
- 1st Class
- €16–24
Train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €13–19
- 1st Class
- €20–29
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lens to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lens to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lille to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–25
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Vimy to Flanders bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Vimy to Flanders train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vimy to Flanders is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Vimy to Flanders.
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