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How to get fromAxel to Cologneby train, car, train (Eurostar) or bus

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

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  1. Train via Brussels

    best
    1. Take the train from Termonde to Brussels-Nordtrain train S10 / ...
    2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
    4h 32m
    €56–123

  2. Drive 246.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Axel to Colognecar car 246.7 km
    2h 35m
    €44–63

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
    5h 34m
    €61–138

  4. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Saint-Nicolas to Bruxelles-Miditrain train P
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain train 79
    6h 52m
    €67–163

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Axel, Stationsstraat to Goes, Stationbus bus 20
    2. Take the train from Goes to 's-Hertogenboschtrain train
    3. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Venlotrain train
    4. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain train
    6h 58m
    €48–100

Axel to Cologne by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Axel, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from Axel to Koeln Hbf via Lokeren, Termonde, and Brussels-Nord in around 4h 32m.

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