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 €28 - €45 and takes 6h 37m.

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 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 Brussels-Nord and Anvers-Berchem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Cologne to Boom?

The distance between Cologne and Boom is 277 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 2h 56m and costs €40 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Cologne to Boom, including transfers.

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 2h 56m and costs €40 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Cologne to Boom train arrive?

Cologne to Boom train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord 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.

Where can I stay near Boom?

There are 1233+ hotels available in Boom.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Boom by 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 Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
2h 56m
€42–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Brussels-North train stationbus N280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Boom Station perron 1bus X60
6h 37m
€28–42
Drive 216.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Boomcar 216.5 km
2h 9m
€34–48
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Boom Station perron 1bus X60
3h 15m
€33–83
Train, bus via Cologne Hbf
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
3h 17m
€33–83

Cologne to Boom by train

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2h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 277.3 km
Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Boom via Brussels-Nord and Anvers-Berchem in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Boom Station perron 1 via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Brussels-North train station, and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 6h 37m.

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