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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bredene is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 7h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Bredene is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €45 - €70.

How far is it from Cologne to Bredene?

The distance between Cologne and Bredene is 341 km. The road distance is 319.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Bredene without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €65 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Cologne to Bredene, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cologne to Bredene?

The best way to get from Cologne to Bredene is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 7h 12m.

Can I drive from Cologne to Bredene?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Bredene is 320 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Cologne to Bredene.

Where can I stay near Bredene?

There are 3244+ hotels available in Bredene.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Bredene 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 Ostendetrain Ic / ...
3h 53m
€66–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brugesbus N1360b / ...
7h 12m
€28–48
Drive 319.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Bredenecar 319.6 km
3h 8m
€49–71
Train #2
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain Ice
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
3h 53m
€66–153

Cologne to Bredene by train and bus

57Weekly Services

3h 53mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 341.5 km
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Bredene Centrumplein via Brussels-Nord, Ostende, and Oostende Station perron 4 in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Bruges once daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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