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The average train between Cologne and Béthune takes 6h 41m 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Béthune. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Béthune at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Béthune. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf station and arriving at Bethune station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Lille Europe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
Cologne to Béthune train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Béthune train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bethune station.
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The distance between Cologne and Béthune is 306.6 km. The road distance is 354 km.
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 4h 3m.
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