The average train between Cologne and Valenciennes takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Valenciennes. 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 Valenciennes. 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 Valenciennes at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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13h 26m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Valenciennes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Valenciennes. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Valenciennes station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
Cologne to Valenciennes train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Valenciennes train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Valenciennes station.
Book your Cologne to Valenciennes train tickets online with Eurostar, TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Valenciennes is 249.8 km. The road distance is 373 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Valenciennes via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 4m.