There are 5 ways to get from Villeneuve-d'Ascq to Cologne 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 Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 28m€59–237Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 22m€34–69Drive 308.6 km
- Drive from Villeneuve-d'Ascq to Colognecar 308.6 km
3h 5m€48–69Train via Tournai
- Take the train from Tournai to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 18m€52–215Train via Tournai #2
- Take the train from Tournai to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
4h 33m€51–214
Villeneuve-d'Ascq to Cologne by subway, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Villeneuve-d'Ascq to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Villeneuve-d'Ascq to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Villeneuve-d'Ascq 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 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Villeneuve-d'Ascq to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Triolo and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Villeneuve-d'Ascq and Cologne is 332 km. The road distance is 308.6 km.
The best way to get from Villeneuve-d'Ascq to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €55 - €240.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Villeneuve-d'Ascq to Cologne, including transfers.
Villeneuve-d'Ascq to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lille - Europe Train Station.
Villeneuve-d'Ascq to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.
The best way to get from Villeneuve-d'Ascq to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €55 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a subway from Triolo to Koeln Hbf via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 4h 40m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.
- 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 Tournai to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Tournai to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- 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 Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–180
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Villeneuve-d'Ascq to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Cologne - Airport Bus Station.
Villeneuve-d'Ascq to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villeneuve-d'Ascq to Cologne is 309 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Villeneuve-d'Ascq to Cologne.
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