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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Alken is to bus which costs €16 - €27 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Alken is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Alken?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Alken. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Alken via Liège-Guillemins and Landen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Cologne to Alken?

The distance between Cologne and Alken is 179 km. The road distance is 132.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Alken without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs €35 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Cologne to Alken, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Alken train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Alken?

The best way to get from Cologne to Alken is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs €35 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €27 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Cologne to Alken train arrive?

Cologne to Alken train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Liege-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Alken?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Alken is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Cologne to Alken.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Alken?

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Where can I stay near Alken?

There are 182+ hotels available in Alken.

Cologne to Alken - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Alken by train (Eurostar), 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 Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Ice
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Landentrain S44 / ...
2h 16m
€36–83
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Hasselt Stationbus N84 / ...
4h 31m
€17–27
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Maastricht, Bftrain
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Station perron 16bus 20a
4h 12m
€37–61
Drive 132.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Alkencar 132.3 km
1h 30m
€21–30

Cologne to Alken by train

86Weekly Trains

2h 16mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 179.2 km
Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Alken via Liège-Guillemins and Landen in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Hasselt Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €10–18 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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