There are 3 ways to get from Vimy to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, or car
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 Lens 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
4h 14m€64–250Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lille to Leverkusenbus 280
8h 59m€35–65Drive 344.3 km
- Drive from Vimy to Colognecar 344.3 km
3h 19m€53–77
Vimy to Cologne by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vimy to Cologne is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Vimy to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Vimy to Cologne. However, there are services departing from VIMY - Mairie and arriving at Leverkusen via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Vimy to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Vimy and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Lens, Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Vimy and Cologne is 371 km. The road distance is 344.3 km.
The best way to get from Vimy to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €60 - €250.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Vimy to Cologne, including transfers.
Vimy to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.
Vimy to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lens station.
The best way to get from Vimy to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €60 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 59m.
What companies run services between Vimy, France and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Vimy to Koeln Hbf via Lens, Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €28–50 and the journey takes 6h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lens to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille to Leverkusen
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Vimy to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.
Vimy to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vimy to Cologne is 344 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Vimy to Cologne.
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