What is the cheapest way to get from Aalst to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Aalst to Cologne is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aalst to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Aalst to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Aalst and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Aalst to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Alost and arriving at Köln Hbf via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Aalst to Cologne?

The distance between Aalst and Cologne is 248 km. The road distance is 235.5 km.

How do I travel from Aalst to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Aalst to Cologne without a car is to train via Bruxelles Midi which takes 3h 2m and costs €23 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Aalst to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Aalst to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aalst to Cologne train from?

Aalst to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bruxelles Midi station.

Train or bus from Aalst to Cologne?

The best way to get from Aalst to Cologne is to train via Bruxelles Midi which takes 3h 2m and costs €23 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Aalst to Cologne train arrive?

Aalst to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aalst to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Aalst to Cologne is 236 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Aalst to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Aalst to Cologne?

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Aalst to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Aalst to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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Train via Bruxelles Midi
best
1. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
3h 2m
€24–104
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aalst Zeeberg to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus 714 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
5h 50m
€26–40
Drive 235.5 km
1. Drive from Aalst to Colognecar 235.5 km
2h 26m
€37–53
Train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 4m
€35–104

Aalst to Cologne by train

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Distance: 248.1 km
Duration: 3h 2m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–80 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aalst Zeeberg to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Brussel Noord afstaphalte, Brussels-North train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 5h 50m.

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