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

The cheapest way to get from Alken to Cologne is to bus which costs €17 - €40 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alken to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs €20 - €30.

How far is it from Alken to Cologne?

The distance between Alken and Cologne is 181 km. The road distance is 133.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Alken to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €40 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Alken to Cologne, including transfers.

Train or bus from Alken to Cologne?

The best way to get from Alken to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €40 and takes 4h 19m.

Can I drive from Alken to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Alken to Cologne is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Alken to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1750+ hotels available in Cologne.

Alken to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 4 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Alken 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 Landen to Liège-GuilleminsIc / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln HbfIce / ...
2h 45m
€40–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hasselt Station to Cologne Airport CGNN84 / ...
4h 19m
€17–36
Drive 133.2 km
1. Drive from Alken to Cologne133.2 km
1h 30m
€21–30
Line 4 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Alken Kerk to Hasselt Station perron 3215 / ...
2. Take the train from Hasselt to Liège-GuilleminsS41 / ...
3. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln HbfIce / ...
3h 44m
€37–114
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Hasselt to Liège-Saint-LambertS41 / ...
2. Take the train from Liège-Saint-Lambert to Aachen HbfS41 / ...
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Messe/DeutzRe
4h 50m
€29–50

Alken to Cologne by bus and train

118Weekly Services

2h 45mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 181 km
Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Alken Kerk to Koeln Hbf via Alken Station, Alken, Landen, and Liege-Guillemins in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hasselt Station to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €10–23 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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