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

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

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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 Bethunetrain train Ter
    4h 3m
    €119–189

  2. Bus, train via Koeln/Bonn Flughafen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lillebus bus N870 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Bethunetrain train Ter
    7h 47m
    €38–63

  3. Drive  353.8 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Béthunecar car 353.8 km
    3h 40m
    €67–96

  4. Train via Tournai

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain train Trn / ...
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Bethunetrain train Ter
    4h 54m
    €61–182

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Lillebus bus 280
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Bethunetrain train Ter
    8h 16m
    €41–61

Cologne to Béthune by train and tram

Calendar74Weekly Services
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 366.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Béthune, Hauts-de-France, France?

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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