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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Valenciennes is to bus which costs €27 - €55 and takes 8h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Valenciennes is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Valenciennes?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne station to Valenciennes. However, there are services departing from Cologne - Airport Bus Station and arriving at Valenciennes - University via Brussels - Midi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Valenciennes?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Valenciennes. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Valenciennes via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Gare Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Cologne to Valenciennes?

The distance between Cologne and Valenciennes is 373 km. The road distance is 278.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Valenciennes without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €65 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Cologne to Valenciennes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Valenciennes bus from?

Cologne to Valenciennes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Cologne - Airport Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Valenciennes train from?

Cologne to Valenciennes train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Valenciennes?

The best way to get from Cologne to Valenciennes is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €65 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €55 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Cologne to Valenciennes bus arrive?

Cologne to Valenciennes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Where does the Cologne to Valenciennes train arrive?

Cologne to Valenciennes train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Valenciennes?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Valenciennes is 278 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Cologne to Valenciennes.

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

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Cologne to Valenciennes - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Valenciennestrain Ter
4h 33m
€68–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne - Airport Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Valenciennes - Universitybus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 19m
€27–55
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen-Rothe Erdetrain Re
2. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Valenciennes Universitybus 820
7h 10m
€32–52
Drive 278.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Valenciennescar 278.5 km
2h 43m
€44–63
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Maubeugetrain S63 / ...
4. Take the train from Maubeuge to Valenciennestrain Ter
5h 58m
€51–138

Cologne to Valenciennes by train and tram

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4h 33mAverage Duration

€68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 373.3 km
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Valenciennes via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Valenciennes - University via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne - Airport Bus Station, and Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 8h 19m.

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