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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Boom is to bus which costs €16 - €26 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Boom is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Boom?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Boom station. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Boom Station perron 1 via Düsseldorf central bus station and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Boom?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Boom. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Boom via Louvain and Anvers-Berchem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Cologne to Boom?

The distance between Cologne and Boom is 262 km. The road distance is 216.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Boom without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €45 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Cologne to Boom, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Boom bus from?

Cologne to Boom bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Boom train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Boom?

The best way to get from Cologne to Boom is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €26 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Cologne to Boom bus arrive?

Cologne to Boom bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Cologne to Boom train arrive?

Cologne to Boom train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leuven station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Boom?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Boom is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Cologne to Boom.

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

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Where can I stay near Boom?

There are 1401+ hotels available in Boom.

Cologne to Boom - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Boom by train, bus, night train, 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 Köln Hbf to Leuventrain 79
2. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Berchemtrain L / ...
3h 45m
€47–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Boom Station perron 1bus X60
5h 45m
€17–26
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Boom Station perron 1bus X60
4h 15m
€25–94
Drive 216.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Boomcar 216.5 km
2h 9m
€34–49
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Boom Station perron 1bus X60
4h 6m
€43–105

Cologne to Boom by train

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3h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 261.8 km
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Boom via Leuven, Louvain, and Anvers-Berchem in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Boom Station perron 1 via Düsseldorf central bus station, Brussels-North train station, and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 5h 45m.

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