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How to get fromCologne to Boomby train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Boom by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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  1. Train, bus via Brussels-North

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain train 79
    2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Boom Station perron 1bus bus X60
    3h 33m
    €39–164

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brussels-North train stationbus bus 081 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Boom Station perron 1bus bus X60
    5h 44m
    €19–30

  3. Drive 216.5 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Boomcar car 216.5 km
    2h 9m
    €34–49

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Anvers-Centraltrain train Thalys
    3h 48m
    €59–198

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles-Nordtrain train Nj
    2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Boom Station perron 1bus bus X60
    4h 14m
    €40–76

Cologne to Boom by train and bus

Calendar61Weekly Services
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Boom via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Anvers-Central in around 3h 48m.

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