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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Brecht is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 6h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Brecht is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Brecht?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Brecht. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Brecht Gasthuisstraat via Leverkusen and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron C5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Brecht?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Brecht. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Noorderkempen via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Cologne to Brecht?

The distance between Cologne and Brecht is 284 km. The road distance is 200.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Brecht without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €35 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Cologne to Brecht, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Brecht bus from?

Cologne to Brecht bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Brecht train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Brecht?

The best way to get from Cologne to Brecht is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €35 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Cologne to Brecht bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Brecht train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Brecht?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Brecht is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Cologne to Brecht.

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

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Where can I stay near Brecht?

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

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

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 NoorderkempenEc
3h 12m
€35–82
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats280
6h 36m
€19–32
Drive 200.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Brecht200.9 km
2h 12m
€31–45
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to NoorderkempenEc
3h 24m
€28–137
Train via Noorderkempen
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Noord to NoorderkempenEuroCity
3h 31m
€41–84

Cologne to Brecht by train

49Weekly Trains

3h 12mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 283.6 km
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Noorderkempen via Brussels-Nord in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats once daily. Tickets cost €16–30 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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