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How to get fromCologne to Arrasby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain train Ter
    4h 6m
    €122–189

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lillebus bus N870 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Arrasbus bus 781
    8h 50m
    €33–57

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Lillebus bus 280
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain train Ter
    8h 23m
    €45–67

  4. Drive  340.6 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Arrascar car 340.6 km
    3h 29m
    €63–90

  5. Train via Tournai

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain train Trn / ...
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain train Ter
    4h 59m
    €65–187

Cologne to Arras by train and tram

Calendar74Weekly Services
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Arras via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Arras via Koeln/Bonn Flughafen, Cologne Airport CGN, and Lille in around 8h 50m.

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