The average train between Cologne and Antwerp takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. 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 every 4 hours between Cologne and Antwerp. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Antwerp at 10:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 29m. 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 Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Cologne to Antwerp train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Antwerp train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Book your Cologne to Antwerp train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Cologne and Antwerp is 181 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Anvers-Central via Brussels-Nord in around 2h 23m.