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 - €40 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 31m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Alken and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Alken to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Alken Kerk and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Hasselt Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

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 48m.

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 via Landen which takes 2h 48m and costs €30 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Alken to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alken to Cologne bus from?

Alken to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hasselt Station.

Where do I catch the Alken to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Alken to Cologne?

The best way to get from Alken to Cologne is to train via Landen which takes 2h 48m and costs €30 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €40 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Alken to Cologne bus arrive?

Alken to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Alken to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Alken to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Alken to Cologne is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m 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 350 bus

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

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Train via Landen
best
1. Take the train from Landen to Liège-Guilleminstrain S44 / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 48m
€33–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hasselt Station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N84 / ...
4h 18m
€18–36
Drive 133.2 km
1. Drive from Alken to Colognecar 133.2 km
1h 31m
€22–31
Train
1. Take the train from Hasselt to Liège-Guilleminstrain S41 / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 41m
€34–88
Bus, line 350 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hasselt Handelsschool to Maastricht Station perron Dbus 20a
2. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station to Aachen, Hauptbahnhofbus 350
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
4h 39m
€27–85

Alken to Cologne by train

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Distance: 179.2 km
Duration: 2h 48m

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 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hasselt Station to Cologne Airport CGN 3 times a day. Tickets cost €12–19 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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