The average train between Aalter and Cologne takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Aalter to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Aalter and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aalter is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aalter to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Aalter station and arriving at Cologne station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Aalter to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Aalter station.
Aalter to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Aalter to Cologne train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Eurostar.
The distance between Aalter and Cologne is 245.7 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a train from Aalter to Köln Hbf via Bruxelles-Midi and Bruxelles Midi in around 3h 22m.