There are 3 ways to get from Aalter to Cologne by train (Eurostar), train, night train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Aalter to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 23m€58–149Train, night train
cheapest- Take the train from Aalter to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
- Take the night train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
4h 29m€39–125Drive 280.4 km
- Drive from Aalter to Colognecar 280.4 km
2h 51m€43–62
Aalter to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aalter to Cologne is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Aalter to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct train from Aalter to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Aalter and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Aalter and Cologne is 292 km. The road distance is 280.4 km.
The best way to get from Aalter to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €55 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Aalter to Cologne, including transfers.
Aalter to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Aalter station.
Aalter to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aalter to Cologne is 280 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Aalter to Cologne.
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What companies run services between Aalter, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Aalter to Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 23m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Aalter to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Aalter to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–100
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–95
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €80–95
- Couchette Carriage
- €50–65
- Seating Carriage
- €21–26
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