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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Alken is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 29m.

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 29m and costs €20 - €30.

How far is it from Cologne to Alken?

The distance between Cologne and Alken is 181 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 42m and costs €35 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Cologne to Alken, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cologne to Alken?

The best way to get from Cologne to Alken is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €45 and takes 4h 33m.

Can I drive from Cologne to Alken?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Alken is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Cologne to Alken.

Where can I stay near Alken?

There are 633+ 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-GuilleminsIce / ...
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LandenIc / ...
2h 42m
€37–127
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Maastricht
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Station perron 1320a
4h 18m
€16–88
Drive 132.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Alken132.3 km
1h 29m
€21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Hasselt StationN84 / ...
4h 33m
€21–44

Cologne to Alken by train and bus

111Weekly Services

2h 42mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 180.9 km
Duration: 2h 42m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Alken Kerk via Liège-Guillemins, Landen, Alken, and Alken Station in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Hasselt Station twice daily. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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