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 €30 - €45 and takes 5h 50m.

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 50m.

How far is it from Cologne to Boom?

The distance between Cologne and Boom is 287 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 and bus via Malines which takes 3h 25m and costs €45 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m 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 does the Cologne to Boom bus arrive?

Cologne to Boom bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train 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 1352+ hotels available in Boom.

Cologne to Boom - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Boom by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus via Malines
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the bus from Mechelen Station perron 10 to Boom Voetballersstraatbus 50
3h 25m
€45–132
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 50m
€32–42
Drive 216.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Boomcar 216.5 km
2h 9m
€35–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Boom Station perron 1bus X60
3h 46m
€81–128

Cologne to Boom by train and bus

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3h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 287.3 km
Duration: 3h 25m

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

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 50m.

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