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Cologne to Béthune trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Béthune takes 6h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. 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.

6h 32m
Duration
366 km
Distance
€110
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Bethunetrain train Ter
3h 55m
€89–161

Cologne to Béthune train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Béthune. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Béthune at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 366.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Béthune, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Bethune via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 55m.

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