There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Roubaix by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3h 22m€82–148Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leverkusen to Lillebus 280
7h 40m€30–48Drive 313.2 km
- Drive from Cologne to Roubaixcar 313.2 km
3h 8m€49–70Train via Courtrai
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
4h 11m€56–217
Cologne to Roubaix by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Roubaix is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Roubaix is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Roubaix. However, there are services departing from Leverkusen and arriving at Lille via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Roubaix. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Roubaix Place via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Cologne and Roubaix is 337 km. The road distance is 313.2 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Roubaix without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €80 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Cologne to Roubaix, including transfers.
Cologne to Roubaix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.
Cologne to Roubaix train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Roubaix is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €80 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Roubaix, France?
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Roubaix Place via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Europe in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Lille once daily. Tickets cost €28–50 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leverkusen to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Cologne to Roubaix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Cologne to Roubaix train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Roubaix is 313 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Cologne to Roubaix.
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