What is the cheapest way to get from Boom to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Boom to Cologne is to bus and train via Aachen which costs €27 - €40 and takes 6h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boom to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Boom to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Boom and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Boom to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Boom Beukenlaan and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Antwerpen Station Zuid, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Boom and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Boom to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Boom and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Anvers-Berchem and Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Boom to Cologne?

The distance between Boom and Cologne is 277 km. The road distance is 216.5 km.

How do I travel from Boom to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Boom to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €40 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Boom to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Boom to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boom to Cologne bus from?

Boom to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where do I catch the Boom to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Boom to Cologne?

The best way to get from Boom to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €40 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €55 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Boom to Cologne bus arrive?

Boom to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Boom to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Boom to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Boom to Cologne is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Boom to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1757+ hotels available in Cologne.

Boom to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Boom to Cologne by train, bus, 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
1. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Brussels-NordIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln HbfIce
3h 51m
€41–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Leverkusen280
6h 36m
€25–51
Drive 216.5 km
1. Drive from Boom to Cologne216.5 km
2h 10m
€33–48
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Boom Station perron 1 to Brussel Noord afstaphalteX60
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln HbfIce
3h 57m
€33–83
Bus, train via Aachen
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 Koeln Messe/DeutzRe
6h 43m
€27–38

Boom to Cologne by train

58Weekly Trains

3h 51mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 277.4 km
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Boom, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Boom to Koeln Hbf via Anvers-Berchem and Brussels-Nord in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €19–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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