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

The cheapest way to get from Aarschot to Cologne is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 1h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aarschot to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Aarschot and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Aarschot to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Aarschot and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Louvain and Liege-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Aarschot to Cologne?

The distance between Aarschot and Cologne is 203 km. The road distance is 169.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Aarschot to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €35 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Aarschot to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aarschot to Cologne train from?

Aarschot to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.

Train or bus from Aarschot to Cologne?

The best way to get from Aarschot to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €50 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Aarschot to Cologne train arrive?

Aarschot to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Aarschot to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Aarschot to Cologne is 170 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Aarschot to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

Aarschot to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 64 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Aarschot to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
2h 25m
€39–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven Station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N84
5h 18m
€25–48
Drive 169.6 km
1. Drive from Aarschot to Colognecar 169.6 km
1h 44m
€26–38
Line 64 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aarschot Moederhuis to Tienen Station perron 9bus 64
2. Take the train from Tirlemont to Liège-Guilleminstrain P / ...
3. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 50m
€41–94
Train, line 350 bus
1. Take the train from Aarschot to Bilzentrain P / ...
2. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station to Aachen, Hauptbahnhofbus 350
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
3h 56m
€29–42

Aarschot to Cologne by train

103Weekly Trains

2h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 203.1 km
Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Aarschot to Koeln Hbf via Louvain and Liege-Guillemins in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leuven Station to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 3h 35m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a week.

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