The average train between Cologne and Knokke takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Knokke. 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 Knokke. The earliest departure is at 8:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Knokke at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Knokke. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Knokke station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Cologne to Knokke train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Knokke train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Knokke station.
Book your Cologne to Knokke train tickets online with Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Cologne and Knokke is 259.6 km. The road distance is 334 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Knokke via Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 48m.