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How to get fromCologne to Brechtby train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Brecht by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Noorderkempentrain train Ec
    3h 30m
    €66–133
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus bus 280
    6h 28m
    €18–29
  3. Drive 200.9 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Brechtcar car 200.9 km
    2h 13m
    €31–45
  4. Train via Noorderkempen

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain train Ice
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Noord to Noorderkempentrain train EuroCity
    3h 30m
    €47–107

Cologne to Brecht by train

Calendar57Weekly Trains
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€66Cheapest Price
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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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