The average train between Cologne and Geel takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Geel. 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 Geel. 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 Geel at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-Nord and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Geel. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Geel station via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Cologne to Geel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Geel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Herentals station.
Book your Cologne to Geel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Cologne and Geel is 139.5 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Geel via Brussels-Nord and Herentals in around 3h 56m.