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How to get fromCologne to Antwerpby train, car, or train (Eurostar)

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There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Antwerp by train, car, or train (Eurostar)

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  1. Train via Brussels

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Anvers-Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    2h 24m
    €47–143

  2. Drive  204.4 km

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    1. Drive from Cologne to Antwerpcar car 204.4 km
    2h 4m
    €32–47

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Antwerpen Centraaltrain train 79
    2h 46m
    €40–150

  4. Train via Brussels #2

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Anvers-Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    2h 47m
    €73–124

Cologne to Antwerp by train

Calendar73Weekly Trains
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Anvers-Central via Brussels-Nord in around 2h 24m.

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