There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Vimy by train (Eurostar, TGV), night train, train, car, or train (Eurostar)
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
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
4h 52m€108–172Night train, train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
6h 38m€49–135Drive 344.7 km
- Drive from Cologne to Vimycar 344.7 km
3h 20m€56–80Train via Kortrijk
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
6h 12m€69–175
Cologne to Vimy by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Vimy is to drive which costs €55 - €80 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Vimy is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs €55 - €80.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Vimy. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Vimy via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Flandres and Lens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Cologne and Vimy is 371 km. The road distance is 344.7 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Vimy without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €100 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Cologne to Vimy, including transfers.
Cologne to Vimy train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Vimy train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Vimy is 345 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Cologne to Vimy.
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What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Vimy, France?
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Vimy via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Flandres, and Lens in around 4h 52m.
- 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
- €75–130
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Eurostar
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