There are 3 ways to get from Cologne to Flanders by train, car, or train (Eurostar)
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- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Antwerpen Centraaltrain 79
2h 46m€40–200Drive 204.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Cologne to Antwerpcar 204.4 km
2h 4m€32–45Train via Brussels
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
2h 55m€73–135
Cologne to Flanders by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Flanders is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Flanders is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €30 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Antwerpen Centraal. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Cologne and Flanders is 246 km. The road distance is 204.4 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Flanders without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €40 - €200.
The train from Cologne Hbf to Antwerpen Centraal takes 2h 46m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Cologne to Flanders train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Flanders train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Antwerpen Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Flanders is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Cologne to Flanders.
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What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Flanders, Belgium?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Antwerpen Centraal twice daily. Tickets cost €40–200 and the journey takes 2h 46m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Antwerpen Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–200
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- 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
- €65–120
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Belgian Railways
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