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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Flanders is to bus which costs €14 - €27 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Flanders is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Flanders?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Flanders. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats via Leverkusen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Flanders?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Flanders. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Antwerpen Groenplaats Metro Perron B via Brussels-Nord and Antwerpen Diamant Metro Perron B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Cologne to Flanders?

The distance between Cologne and Flanders is 261 km. The road distance is 204.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Flanders without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €40 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Cologne to Flanders, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Flanders bus from?

Cologne to Flanders bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Flanders train from?

Cologne to Flanders train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Flanders?

The best way to get from Cologne to Flanders is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €27 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Cologne to Flanders bus arrive?

Cologne to Flanders bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Cologne to Flanders train arrive?

Cologne to Flanders train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Flanders?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Flanders is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Cologne to Flanders.

Where can I stay near Flanders?

There are 1103+ hotels available in Flanders.

Cologne to Flanders - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 16 subway

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

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 Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2h 31m
€41–78
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 280
5h 30m
€14–27
Drive 204.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Antwerpcar 204.4 km
2h 4m
€31–45
Line 16 subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Köln Poststr. to Bonn Gronau Heussallee/Museumsmeilesubway 16
2. Take the bus from Bonn to Antwerpbus Kyiv-Antwerp / ...
5h 32m

Cologne to Flanders by train and tram

57Weekly Services

2h 31mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 261.5 km
Duration: 2h 31m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Antwerpen Groenplaats Metro Perron B via Brussels-Nord, Anvers-Central, and Antwerpen Diamant Metro Perron B in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats once daily. Tickets cost €14–27 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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