There are 5 ways to get from Axel 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 via Brussels
best- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 56m€56–179Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Leverkusenbus 280
9h 12m€36–58Drive 247.3 km
- Drive from Axel to Colognecar 247.3 km
2h 34m€46–66Train
- Take the train from Antwerpen Centraal to Köln Hbftrain 79
5h 56m€52–107Bus, train
- Take the bus from Axel, Stationsstraat to Goes, Stationbus 20
- Take the train from Goes to Dordrechttrain
- Take the train from Dordrecht to Venlotrain
- Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain 78 / ...
8h 32m€61–135
Axel to Cologne by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Axel to Cologne is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Axel to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Axel station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Axel, Stationsstraat and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Terneuzen, Ziekenhuis, Ghent Dampoort and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Axel to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Gand-Dampoort and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Gand-Saint-Pierre and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Axel and Cologne is 318 km. The road distance is 247.3 km.
The best way to get from Axel to Cologne without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 56m and costs €55 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Axel to Cologne, including transfers.
Axel to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.
Axel to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
The best way to get from Axel to Cologne is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 56m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Axel, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a bus from Axel, Politiebureau to Koeln Hbf via Terneuzen, Ziekenhuis, Gent, Dampoort, Gand-Dampoort, Gand-Saint-Pierre, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Leverkusen 5 times a week. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Antwerpen Centraal to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Venlo to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Goes to Dordrecht
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Dordrecht to Venlo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Venlo to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Leverkusen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +31 900 266 63 99
- Website
- Connexxion
Bus from Axel, Stationsstraat to Goes, Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Connexxion
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Booking & Getting There
Axel to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.
Axel to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Axel to Cologne is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Axel to Cologne.
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