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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Duffel is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Duffel is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Duffel?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Duffel. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Duffel Leopoldstraat via Duisburg central train station and Berchem Station perron 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Duffel?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Duffel. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Duffel via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Cologne to Duffel?

The distance between Cologne and Duffel is 252 km. The road distance is 199.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Duffel without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €45 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Cologne to Duffel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Duffel bus from?

Cologne to Duffel bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Duffel train from?

Cologne to Duffel train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Duffel?

The best way to get from Cologne to Duffel is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €45 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Cologne to Duffel bus arrive?

Cologne to Duffel bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Mercatorstraße, Duisburg station.

Where does the Cologne to Duffel train arrive?

Cologne to Duffel train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Duffel?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Duffel is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Cologne to Duffel.

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

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Duffel by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Duffeltrain S1 / ...
3h 15m
€46–152
Drive 199.1 km
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1. Drive from Cologne to Duffelcar 199.1 km
2h 9m
€32–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Mercatorstraße, Duisburgbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to Antwerpbus N1328 / ...
5h 32m
Train via Brussels-North
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Duffeltrain S1 / ...
3h 40m
€42–149

Cologne to Duffel by train

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Distance: 252.1 km
Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Duffel via Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Duffel Leopoldstraat via Mercatorstraße, Duisburg, Duisburg central train station, Antwerp, and Berchem Station perron 11 in around 5h 32m.

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