What is the cheapest way to get from Arras to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Arras to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 7h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arras to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Arras to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Arras and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Arras to Cologne station. However, there are services departing from Arras and arriving at Cologne - Airport Bus Station via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Arras and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Arras to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Arras and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Arras to Cologne?

The distance between Arras and Cologne is 380 km. The road distance is 339 km.

How do I travel from Arras to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Arras to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €70 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Arras to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Arras to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arras to Cologne bus from?

Arras to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arras station.

Where do I catch the Arras to Cologne train from?

Arras to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.

Train or bus from Arras to Cologne?

The best way to get from Arras to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €70 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 7h 28m.

Where does the Arras to Cologne bus arrive?

Arras to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Arras to Cologne train arrive?

Arras to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Arras to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Arras to Cologne is 339 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Arras to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Arras to Cologne?

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Arras to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Arras to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Arras to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 43m
€74–223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arras to Lillebus 781
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 28m
€35–74
Drive 339 km
1. Drive from Arras to Colognecar 339 km
3h 30m
€53–77
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
4h 55m
€152–365
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Arras to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 49m
€74–251
Train via Tournai
1. Take the train from Arras to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Tournai to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain Tha
5h 57m
€62–226

Arras to Cologne by train

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Distance: 379.7 km
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from Arras to Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arras to Koeln Hbf via Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, Cologne - Airport Bus Station, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 7h 28m.

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