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How to get fromCologne to Arrasby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, night train, train, car, or train (TGV)

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There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Arras by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, night train, train, car, or train (TGV)

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  1. 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 Arrastrain train Ter
    4h 9m
    €74–221

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cologne - Airport Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Arrasbus bus 781
    8h 56m
    €35–69

  3. Night train, train

    1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain night train Nj
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain train Ter
    6h 43m
    €49–148

  4. Drive 340.6 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Arrascar car 340.6 km
    3h 29m
    €53–77

  5. Train via Lille

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain train Ter
    4h 26m
    €71–221

Cologne to Arras by train and tram

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Arras via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Arras via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne - Airport Bus Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, and Lille in around 8h 56m.

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