The average train between Cologne and Bredene takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Bredene. 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 Bredene. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Bredene at 4:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-Nord and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Bredene? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bredene. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Bredene station via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Cologne to Bredene train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Bredene train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ostende station.
The distance between Cologne and Bredene is 280.4 km. The road distance is 339 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Bredene Duinenplein via Brussels-Nord, Ostende, and Oostende Station tramperron 3 in around 3h 48m.