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Valenciennes to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Valenciennes and Cologne takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Valenciennes to Cologne. 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 5m
Duration
373 km
Distance
€127
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Valenciennes to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
  2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
3h 58m
€72–248

Valenciennes to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Valenciennes and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Valenciennes is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Valenciennes to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 373.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Valenciennes, France and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Valenciennes to Koeln Hbf via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 58m.

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