There are 3 ways to get from Cologne to Aalst by train, car, or train (Eurostar)
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Train
best- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Alosttrain S10 / ...
2h 34m€44–89Drive 236.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Cologne to Aalstcar 236.5 km
2h 20m€38–55Train via Bruxelles-Midi
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Alosttrain S10 / ...
2h 59m€87–141
Cologne to Aalst by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Aalst is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Aalst is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Aalst. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Alost via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Cologne and Aalst is 246 km. The road distance is 236.5 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Aalst without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs €40 - €90.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Cologne to Aalst, including transfers.
Cologne to Aalst train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Aalst train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Aalst is 236 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Cologne to Aalst.
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What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Aalst, Belgium?
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Alost via Brussels-Nord in around 2h 34m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels-Nord to Alost
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Alost
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Eurostar
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