There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Brecht by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)
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Train
best- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Noorderkempentrain Ec / ...
3h 14m€48–89Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leverkusen to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 280
6h 52m€24–33Drive 200.9 km
- Drive from Cologne to Brechtcar 200.9 km
2h 13m€38–54Train, line 60 bus
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Antwerpen Centraaltrain 79
- Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron C5 to Brecht Gasthuisstraatbus 60
4h€43–80Train via Brussels
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Noorderkempentrain EuroCity
4h 11m€97–156
Cologne to Brecht by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Brecht is to bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Brecht is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €35 - €55.
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 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Brecht. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Noorderkempen via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Cologne and Brecht is 290 km. The road distance is 200.9 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Brecht without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €45 - €90.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Cologne to Brecht, including transfers.
Cologne to Brecht bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.
Cologne to Brecht train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Brecht is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €45 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Brecht, Belgium?
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Noorderkempen via Brussels-Nord in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats 5 times a week. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Antwerpen Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels-Nord to Noorderkempen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Brussel-Zuid to Noorderkempen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leverkusen to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron C5 to Brecht Gasthuisstraat
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
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Booking & Getting There
Cologne to Brecht bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.
Cologne to Brecht train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Brecht is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Cologne to Brecht.
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