The average train between Poperinge and Cologne takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Poperinge 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 every 4 hours between Poperinge and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Poperinge is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Gand-Saint-Pierre and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Poperinge 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 Poperinge to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Poperinge station and arriving at Cologne station via Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Poperinge to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Poperinge station.
Poperinge to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Poperinge to Cologne train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Eurostar.
The distance between Poperinge and Cologne is 296.3 km. The road distance is 357 km.
You can take a train from Poperinge to Koeln Hbf via Gand-Saint-Pierre and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 31m.