There are 5 ways to get from Valenciennes to Krefeld by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train
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 Valenciennes to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Krefeld Hbftrain Re
5hBus via Brussels
cheapest- Take the bus from Valenciennes - University to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Brussels South to Mönchengladbach central train stationbus N179
6h 39m€29–63Drive 285.7 km
- Drive from Valenciennes to Krefeldcar 285.7 km
2h 55m€45–64Train via Liège
- Take the train from Valenciennes to Maubeugetrain Ter
- Take the train from Maubeuge to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ter
- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Herzogenrathtrain S43
- Take the train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Krefeld Hbftrain
7h 45m€53–147Bus
- Take the bus from Valenciennes University to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus 820
7h 56m€33–55
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valenciennes to Krefeld is to bus via Brussels which costs €29 - €65 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Valenciennes to Krefeld is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Valenciennes to Krefeld station. However, there are services departing from Valenciennes - University and arriving at Mönchengladbach central train station via Brussels South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Valenciennes to Krefeld. However, there are services departing from Valenciennes and arriving at Krefeld Hbf via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Valenciennes and Krefeld is 428 km. The road distance is 285.7 km.
The best way to get from Valenciennes to Krefeld without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs .
It takes approximately 5h to get from Valenciennes to Krefeld, including transfers.
Valenciennes to Krefeld bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Valenciennes - University station.
Valenciennes to Krefeld train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Valenciennes station.
The best way to get from Valenciennes to Krefeld is to train which takes 5h and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs €29 - €65 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Valenciennes, France and Krefeld, Germany?
You can take a train from Valenciennes to Krefeld Hbf via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valenciennes - University to Krefeld Hbf via Brussels South, Mönchengladbach central train station, and MG Hbf /Europaplatz in around 6h 39m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Valenciennes to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Valenciennes to Maubeuge
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Maubeuge to Charleroi-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Maubeuge to Charleroi-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Charleroi-Central to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Krefeld Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–60
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Koeln Hbf to Krefeld Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- Second Class Single
- €11–17
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Krefeld Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Valenciennes - University to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Brussels South to Mönchengladbach central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Valenciennes University to Düsseldorf central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Valenciennes to Krefeld bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train Station.
Valenciennes to Krefeld train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valenciennes to Krefeld is 286 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Valenciennes to Krefeld.
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