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

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

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  1. Train via Arras

    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 Arrastrain train Ter
    4h 55m
    €76–226

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Lillebus bus 280
    10h 52m
    €35–58

  3. Night train, train

    1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain night train Nj
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Flandrestrain train Tgv
    7h 19m
    €51–141

  4. Drive 344.7 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Vimycar car 344.7 km
    3h 20m
    €54–78

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Flandrestrain train Tgv
    5h 50m
    €66–214

Cologne to Vimy by train and tram

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 396.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Flandres, and Arras in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Lille once daily. Tickets cost €29–50 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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