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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Aarschot is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 1h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Aarschot is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Aarschot?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Aarschot. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Aarschot via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Cologne to Aarschot?

The distance between Cologne and Aarschot is 256 km. The road distance is 170 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Aarschot without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs €35 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Cologne to Aarschot, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Aarschot train from?

Cologne to Aarschot train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Aarschot?

The best way to get from Cologne to Aarschot is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs €35 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Cologne to Aarschot train arrive?

Cologne to Aarschot train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Aarschot?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Aarschot is 170 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Cologne to Aarschot.

Where can I stay near Aarschot?

There are 362+ hotels available in Aarschot.

Cologne to Aarschot - 5 ways to travel via train, line 350 bus, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Aarschot by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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 Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
2h 34m
€37–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Leuven Stationbus N84
5h 16m
€24–43
Train, line 350 bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Rothe Erde Bftrain Re9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen to Maastricht, Stationbus 350
3. Take the train from Bilzen to Aarschottrain Ic / ...
4h 20m
€32–45
Drive 170 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Aarschotcar 170 km
1h 40m
€26–38
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Maastrichttrain
3. Take the train from Bilzen to Aarschottrain Ic / ...
3h 52m
€30–92

Cologne to Aarschot by train

57Weekly Trains

2h 34mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.8 km
Duration: 2h 34m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Leuven Station twice daily. Tickets cost €17–25 and the journey takes 3h 25m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a week.

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