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 €18 - €50 and takes 4h 18m.

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.

Is there a direct train between Alken and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Alken to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Alken and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Landen and Liege-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Alken to Cologne?

The distance between Alken and Cologne is 179 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 19m and costs €35 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Alken to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alken to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Alken to Cologne?

The best way to get from Alken to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €50 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Alken to Cologne train arrive?

Alken to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Landen station.

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.

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

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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 Alken to LandenIc / ...
2. Take the train from Landen to Liège-GuilleminsIc / ...
3. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln HbfIce / ...
2h 19m
€37–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hasselt Station to Cologne Airport CGNN84 / ...
4h 18m
€18–47
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 47m
€41–104
Bus, line 350 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hasselt Station perron 13 to Maastricht Boschstraat/Maagdendries20a
2. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station to Aachen, Hauptbahnhof350
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Messe/DeutzRe
4h 20m
€26–38

Alken to Cologne by train

167Weekly Trains

2h 19mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 179.2 km
Duration: 2h 19m

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

You can take a train from Alken to Koeln Hbf via Landen and Liege-Guillemins in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hasselt Station to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €11–22 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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