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

The cheapest way to get from Vimy to Cologne is to bus via Koeln/Bonn Flughafen which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vimy to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Vimy and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Vimy to Cologne station. However, there are services departing from VIMY - Mairie and arriving at Cologne - Airport Bus Station via Gares 1, Lens and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Vimy and Cologne?

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 5h 13m.

How far is it from Vimy to Cologne?

The distance between Vimy and Cologne is 371 km. The road distance is 344.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Vimy to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €60 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Vimy to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vimy to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Vimy to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Vimy to Cologne?

The best way to get from Vimy to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €60 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus via Koeln/Bonn Flughafen, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Vimy to Cologne bus arrive?

Vimy to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Cologne - Airport Bus Station.

Where does the Vimy to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vimy to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Vimy to Cologne is 344 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Vimy to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Vimy to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Vimy to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lens 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
5h 13m
€63–219
Bus via Koeln/Bonn Flughafen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 40m
€33–60
Drive 344.3 km
1. Drive from Vimy to Colognecar 344.3 km
3h 19m
€56–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lille to Leverkusenbus 280
9h 14m
€37–64

Vimy to Cologne by train and foot

67Weekly Services

5h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 370.8 km
Duration: 5h 13m

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 5h 13m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.

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