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Cologne to Ostend trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Ostend takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Ostend. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 33m
Duration
335 km
Distance
€101
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain train Ic / ...
3h 18m
€63–165

Cologne to Ostend train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Ostend at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 334.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Ostende via Bruxelles Midi and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 18m.

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