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 €18 - €30 and takes 6h 28m.

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 13m 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 28m.

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 Köln Hbf and arriving at Noorderkempen via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Cologne to Brecht?

The distance between Cologne and Brecht is 324 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 30m and costs €65 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m 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 Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Brecht?

The best way to get from Cologne to Brecht is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €30 and takes 6h 28m.

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 13m to drive from Cologne to Brecht.

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

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

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Brecht 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 Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Noorderkempentrain Ec
3h 30m
€66–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 280
6h 28m
€18–29
Drive 200.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Brechtcar 200.9 km
2h 13m
€31–45
Train via Noorderkempen
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain Ice
2. Take the train from Brussel-Noord to Noorderkempentrain EuroCity
3h 30m
€47–107

Cologne to Brecht by train

57Weekly Trains

3h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 323.8 km
Duration: 3h 30m

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 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats once daily. Tickets cost €15–27 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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