There are 5 ways to get from Bilzen to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bilzen to Liège-Guilleminstrain S41
- Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
2h 18m€30–90Drive 114 km
cheapest- Drive from Bilzen to Colognecar 114 km
1h 17m€18–25Bus, line 350 bus, train
- Take the bus from Bilzen AZ Vesalius to Maastricht Station perron Dbus 20a
- Take the bus from Maastricht, Station Maastricht to Aachen, Schanzbus 350
- Take the train from Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf to Köln Hbftrain Re9 / ...
3h 35m€24–35Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bilzen AZ Vesalius to Maastricht Station perron Dbus 20a
- Take the train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbftrain S43
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2h 41m€22–93Bus, line 350 bus
- Take the bus from Bilzen AZ Vesalius to Maastricht Station perron Dbus 20a
- Take the bus from Maastricht, Station to Aachen, Elisenbrunnenbus 350
- Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus
3h 39m
Bilzen to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilzen to Cologne is to drive which costs €17 - €25 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Bilzen to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs €17 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilzen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bilzen AZ Vesalius and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Maastricht, Station and Aachen - 58, Peterstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilzen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bilzen and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Liege-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Bilzen and Cologne is 155 km. The road distance is 114 km.
The best way to get from Bilzen to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs €30 - €90.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Bilzen to Cologne, including transfers.
Bilzen to Cologne bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Bilzen AZ Vesalius station.
Bilzen to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bilzen station.
The best way to get from Bilzen to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs €30 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 350 bus, which costs and takes 3h 39m.
What companies run services between Bilzen, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Bilzen to Koeln Hbf via Liege-Guillemins in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilzen AZ Vesalius to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Maastricht, Station, Aachen, Elisenbrunnen, and Aachen - 58, Peterstraße in around 3h 39m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bilzen to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €6–10
- 1st Class
- €9–14
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–60
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–65
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €29–45
- Comfort
- €30–45
- Premium
- €45–65
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–12
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €11–12
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–25
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €15–25
- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Bilzen AZ Vesalius to Maastricht Station perron D
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Bus from Maastricht, Station Maastricht to Aachen, Schanz
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
Bus from Maastricht, Station to Aachen, Elisenbrunnen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- Phone
- +38 (050) 010-01-04
- orionbilet@gmail.com
- Website
- orionbus.net
Bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://orionbus.net/en
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More Questions & Answers
Bilzen to Cologne bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Maastricht Station perron D.
Bilzen to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilzen to Cologne is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Bilzen to Cologne.
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