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 €21 - €40 and takes 6h 48m.

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 8m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Boom?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Boom. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Boom RMS 2 via Leverkusen, Antwerpen Opera and Antwerpen Station Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

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 Koeln Hbf and arriving at Boom via Brussels-Nord and Anvers-Berchem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

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 53m and costs €35 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m 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 Leverkusen 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 Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Boom?

The best way to get from Cologne to Boom is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €35 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Cologne to Boom bus arrive?

Cologne to Boom bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

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 8m to drive from Cologne to Boom.

Where can I stay near Boom?

There are 1252+ 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 Koeln Hbf to Brussels-NordIce / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Anvers-BerchemIc / ...
2h 53m
€39–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats280
6h 48m
€21–35
Drive 216.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Boom216.5 km
2h 8m
€34–48
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeld to Brussels-Nord79
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Boom Station perron 1X60
3h 19m
€39–73
Train, bus via Koeln Hbf
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-NordIce / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Boom Station perron 1X60
3h 21m
€33–73

Cologne to Boom by train

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2h 53mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 277.3 km
Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Boom via Brussels-Nord and Anvers-Berchem in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats once daily. Tickets cost €15–30 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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