What is the cheapest way to get from Gare de Lille - Europe to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Gare de Lille - Europe to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €21 and takes 4h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gare de Lille - Europe to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Gare de Lille - Europe to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €55 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Gare de Lille - Europe and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Gare de Lille - Europe station to Cologne station. However, there are services departing from Lille - Europe Train Station and arriving at Cologne - Airport Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Gare de Lille - Europe and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Gare de Lille - Europe to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Gare de Lille - Europe to Cologne?

The distance between Gare de Lille - Europe and Cologne is 325 km. The road distance is 317.3 km.

How do I travel from Gare de Lille - Europe to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Gare de Lille - Europe to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €55 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Gare de Lille - Europe to Cologne?

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Gare de Lille - Europe to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gare de Lille - Europe to Cologne bus from?

Gare de Lille - Europe to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where do I catch the Gare de Lille - Europe to Cologne train from?

Gare de Lille - Europe to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.

Train or bus from Gare de Lille - Europe to Cologne?

The best way to get from Gare de Lille - Europe to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €55 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus via Koeln/Bonn Flughafen, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Gare de Lille - Europe to Cologne bus arrive?

Gare de Lille - Europe to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Cologne - Airport Bus Station.

Where does the Gare de Lille - Europe to Cologne train arrive?

Gare de Lille - Europe to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Gare de Lille - Europe to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Gare de Lille - Europe to Cologne is 317 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Gare de Lille - Europe to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Gare de Lille - Europe to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Can I share a ride from Gare de Lille - Europe to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gare de Lille - Europe and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Gare de Lille - Europe to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gare de Lille - Europe to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
2h 51m
€58–234
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Lille to Colognerideshare 317.5 km
4h 14m
€21
Bus via Koeln/Bonn Flughafen
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 16m
€32–65
Drive 317.3 km
1. Drive from Gare de Lille - Europe to Colognecar 317.3 km
3h
€50–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lille to Leverkusenbus 280
6h 46m
€30–55

Gare de Lille - Europe to Cologne by train

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2h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 325.4 km
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Gare de Lille - Europe, France and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 4h 40m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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