The average train between Cologne and Flanders takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Flanders. 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 Flanders. 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 Flanders at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-Nord and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Flanders? 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 Flanders. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Flanders station via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Cologne to Flanders train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Flanders train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Anvers-Central station.
The distance between Cologne and Flanders is 171.7 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Antwerpen Groenplaats Metro Perron B via Brussels-Nord, Anvers-Central, and Antwerpen Diamant Metro Perron B in around 2h 32m.