The average train between Lokeren and Cologne takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Lokeren to Cologne. 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 hourly between Lokeren and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Lokeren is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Gand-Saint-Pierre and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lokeren to Cologne? 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 Lokeren to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lokeren station and arriving at Cologne station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Lokeren to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Lokeren to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Lokeren to Cologne train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Lokeren and Cologne is 207.7 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from Lokeren to Koeln Hbf via Gand-Saint-Pierre and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 41m.