What is the cheapest way to get from Antwerp (Land) to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Antwerp (Land) to Cologne is to bus which costs €19 - €50 and takes 4h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Antwerp (Land) to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Antwerp (Land) to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Antwerp (Land) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Antwerp (Land) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Antwerp (Land) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Antwerp (Land) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Antwerpen Groenplaats Metro Perron A and arriving at Koeln-Ehrenfeld via Anvers-Central and Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Antwerp (Land) to Cologne?

The distance between Antwerp (Land) and Cologne is 258 km. The road distance is 204.2 km.

How do I travel from Antwerp (Land) to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Antwerp (Land) to Cologne without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 17m and costs €28 - €80.

How long does it take to get from Antwerp (Land) to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Antwerp (Land) to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Antwerp (Land) to Cologne bus from?

Antwerp (Land) to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where do I catch the Antwerp (Land) to Cologne train from?

Antwerp (Land) to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Anvers-Central station.

Train or bus from Antwerp (Land) to Cologne?

The best way to get from Antwerp (Land) to Cologne is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 17m and costs €28 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €50 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Antwerp (Land) to Cologne bus arrive?

Antwerp (Land) to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Antwerp (Land) to Cologne train arrive?

Antwerp (Land) to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.

Can I drive from Antwerp (Land) to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Antwerp (Land) to Cologne is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Antwerp (Land) to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1736+ hotels available in Cologne.

Antwerp (Land) to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brussels-NordEc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln-EhrenfeldIce / ...
3h 17m
€28–77
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Leverkusen280
4h 43m
€19–50
Drive 204.2 km
1. Drive from Antwerp (Land) to Cologne204.2 km
2h 4m
€32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Koeln HbfIce
3h 28m
€43–113
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Berchem Bus Stop to Aachen Main Train StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3644
2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln HbfRe9 / ...
5h 30m
€19–80

Antwerp (Land) to Cologne by tram and train

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3h 17mAverage Duration

€28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 257.9 km
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Antwerp (Land), Belgium and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from Antwerpen Groenplaats Metro Perron A to Koeln-Ehrenfeld via Antwerpen Diamant Metro, Anvers-Central, and Brussels-Nord in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €19–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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