Train Ostend to Cologne from €105 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Ostend and Cologne takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Ostend 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.

4h 23m
Duration: 335 km
Distance: €105
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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3h 23m

€60–209

Ostend to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ostend and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Ostend is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, July 11, 2026

7:43 AM → 12:12 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
1:52 PM → 6:29 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
3:52 PM → 8:16 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
6:56 PM → 11:20 PM
4h 24m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, July 12, 2026

9:43 AM → 2:19 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
3:52 PM → 8:16 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
5:56 PM → 10:16 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
6:56 PM → 11:20 PM
4h 24m • 1 change

Departing Monday, July 13, 2026

4:42 AM → 9:04 AM
4h 22m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 20m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 2:19 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, July 14, 2026

4:42 AM → 9:04 AM
4h 22m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 20m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 2:19 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 15, 2026

4:42 AM → 9:04 AM
4h 22m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 20m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 2:19 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 16, 2026

4:42 AM → 9:04 AM
4h 22m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 20m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 2:19 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 17, 2026

4:42 AM → 9:04 AM
4h 22m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 20m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 2:19 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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