What is the cheapest way to get from Cochem to Alken?

The cheapest way to get from Cochem to Alken is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cochem to Alken?

The fastest way to get from Cochem to Alken is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Cochem and Alken?

No, there is no direct bus from Cochem to Alken. However, there are services departing from Cochem Bahnhof and arriving at Alken Kerk via Coblenz central train station, Aachen station west and Hasselt Station perron 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Cochem to Alken?

The distance between Cochem and Alken is 437 km. The road distance is 191.5 km.

How do I travel from Cochem to Alken without a car?

The best way to get from Cochem to Alken without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 6h 33m and costs €65 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Cochem to Alken?

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Cochem to Alken, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cochem to Alken bus from?

Cochem to Alken bus services, operated by ORN Omnibusverkehr Rhein-Nahe GmbH, depart from Cochem Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Cochem to Alken?

The best way to get from Cochem to Alken is to train via Cologne which takes 6h 33m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Cochem to Alken bus arrive?

Cochem to Alken bus services, operated by ORN Omnibusverkehr Rhein-Nahe GmbH, arrive at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cochem to Alken?

Yes, the driving distance between Cochem to Alken is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Cochem to Alken.

Where can I stay near Alken?

There are 634+ hotels available in Alken.

Cochem to Alken - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cochem to Alken 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 via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Cochem Bahnhof to Koblenz HauptbahnhofRe1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-NordIce
4. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to AlkenIc / ...
6h 33m
€69–142
Drive 191.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cochem to Alken191.5 km
2h 48m
€29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cochem Bahnhof to Koblenz HauptbahnhofRe1
2. Take the bus from Coblenz central train station to Aachen station westN93
3. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Hasselt StationN84
7h 12m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Cochem Bahnhof to Koblenz HauptbahnhofRe1
2. Take the night train from Koblenz Hbf to Liege-GuilleminsNj
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to HasseltS41 / ...
7h
€51–290
Train
1. Take the train from Cochem Bahnhof to Koblenz HauptbahnhofRe1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Liège-GuilleminsNj
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to HasseltS41 / ...
7h 13m
€40–57

Cochem to Alken by train and bus

49Weekly Services

6h 33mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 437 km
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Cochem, Germany and Alken, Belgium?

You can take a train from Cochem Bahnhof to Alken Kerk via Koblenz Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussels-Nord, Alken, and Alken Station in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cochem Bahnhof to Alken Kerk via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, Coblenz central train station, Aachen station west, Hasselt Station, and Hasselt Station perron 3 in around 7h 12m.

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