The average train between Aalter and Cologne takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 4 hours between Aalter and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aalter is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 23m. 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 5h 23m.
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 Koeln 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 Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 28m.