There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Antwerp by train, 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 via Brussels
best- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2h 23m€45–92Drive 204.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Cologne to Antwerpcar 204.4 km
2h 3m€33–47Train
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Antwerpen Centraaltrain 79
2h 46m€45–95Train via Brussels #2
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2h 47m€88–141
Cologne to Antwerp by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Antwerp is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Antwerp is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €30 - €50.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Antwerpen Centraal. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Cologne and Antwerp is 260 km. The road distance is 204.4 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Antwerp without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 2h 23m and costs €45 - €95.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Cologne to Antwerp, including transfers.
Cologne to Antwerp train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Antwerp train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Antwerp is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Cologne to Antwerp.
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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 23m.
- 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)
Train from Köln Hbf to Antwerpen Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- 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 Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- 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
- €80–130
- Website
- Eurostar
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