Cologne to Béthune Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Béthune takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Béthune. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 29m
Duration: 366 km
Distance: €92
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best

Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
Take the train from Lille Flandres to Bethunetrain Ter

4h 2m

€68–179

Cologne to Béthune train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Béthune. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Béthune at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

9:43 AM → 2:42 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 4:42 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 5:42 PM
4h • 2 changes
3:41 PM → 7:42 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:43 AM → 12:11 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 2:42 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 4:42 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 5:42 PM
4h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:43 AM → 12:11 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 2:42 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 4:42 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 5:42 PM
4h • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:43 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 2:30 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 4:24 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 6:22 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:43 AM → 1:24 PM
5h 41m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:22 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:22 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
2:43 PM → 7:24 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:43 AM → 12:11 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 2:42 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 4:42 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 5:42 PM
4h • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:43 AM → 12:11 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 2:42 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 4:42 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 5:42 PM
4h • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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