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

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

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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 Valenciennestrain train Ter
    4h 8m
    €98–166

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cologne - Airport Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Valenciennes - Universitybus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 16m
    €31–61

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen-Rothe Erdetrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Valenciennes Universitybus bus 820
    7h 10m
    €38–68

  4. Drive 278.5 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Valenciennescar car 278.5 km
    2h 43m
    €44–63

  5. Train via Liège

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Charleroi-Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Maubeugetrain train S63
    4. Take the train from Maubeuge to Valenciennestrain train Ter
    5h 44m
    €50–156

Cologne to Valenciennes by train and foot

Calendar76Weekly Services
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 373.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Valenciennes via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 8m. 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 16m.

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