There are 4 ways to get from Boom to Cologne by train, bus, night train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Köln Hbftrain Trn
3h 54m€49–118Bus, night train
cheapest- Take the bus from Boom Station perron 1 to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus X60
- Take the night train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
4h 49m€24–98Drive 216.5 km
- Drive from Boom to Colognecar 216.5 km
2h 11m€34–49Bus, train
- Take the bus from Boom Station perron 1 to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus X60
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 54m€38–103
Boom to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boom to Cologne is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Boom to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct train from Boom to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Boom and arriving at Köln Hbf via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Boom and Cologne is 267 km. The road distance is 216.5 km.
The best way to get from Boom to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €45 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Boom to Cologne, including transfers.
Boom to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Anvers-Central station.
Boom to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boom to Cologne is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Boom to Cologne.
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What companies run services between Boom, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Anvers-Central to Köln Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €45–90 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Anvers-Central to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Anvers-Central to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–110
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–100
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–95
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €80–95
- Couchette Carriage
- €50–65
- Seating Carriage
- €21–26
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Boom Station perron 1 to Brussel Noord afstaphalte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
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