The average train between Cologne and Antwerp takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Antwerp. 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 4 times a day between Cologne and Antwerp. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Antwerp at 9:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Antwerp. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Antwerp station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Cologne to Antwerp train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Antwerp train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Anvers-Central station.
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The distance between Cologne and Antwerp is 181 km. The road distance is 267 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Anvers-Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 55m.