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

The cheapest way to get from Valenciennes to Cologne is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Valenciennes to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Valenciennes and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Valenciennes to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Pater and arriving at Köln via Valenciennes University and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Valenciennes and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Valenciennes to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Valenciennes and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Valenciennes to Cologne?

The distance between Valenciennes and Cologne is 373 km. The road distance is 277.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Valenciennes to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €65 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Valenciennes to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Valenciennes to Cologne bus from?

Valenciennes to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Valenciennes University station.

Where do I catch the Valenciennes to Cologne train from?

Valenciennes to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Valenciennes station.

Train or bus from Valenciennes to Cologne?

The best way to get from Valenciennes to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €65 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 26m.

Where does the Valenciennes to Cologne bus arrive?

Valenciennes to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Valenciennes to Cologne train arrive?

Valenciennes to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Valenciennes to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Valenciennes to Cologne is 278 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Valenciennes to Cologne.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Valenciennes to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 59m
€66–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Valenciennes University to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus 820
8h 26m
€38–56
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Valenciennes - University to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
5h 5m
€43–173
Drive 277.6 km
1. Drive from Valenciennes to Colognecar 277.6 km
2h 41m
€44–63
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Valenciennes to Maubeugetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Maubeuge to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ter
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
5h 32m
€52–149

Valenciennes to Cologne by train and tram

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3h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 373.3 km
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Valenciennes to Koeln Hbf via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Valenciennes University to Düsseldorf central bus station 6 times a week. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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