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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Geel is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Geel is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Geel?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Geel. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Geel via Brussels-Nord and Lierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Cologne to Geel?

The distance between Cologne and Geel is 286 km. The road distance is 164.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Geel without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €50 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Cologne to Geel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Geel train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Geel?

The best way to get from Cologne to Geel is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €50 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Cologne to Geel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Geel?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Geel is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Cologne to Geel.

Where can I stay near Geel?

There are 363+ hotels available in Geel.

Cologne to Geel - 5 ways to travel via train, line 350 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Geel 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 Lierretrain Ic / ...
3h 45m
€55–66
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Hasselt Stationbus N84 / ...
5h 52m
€19–33
Train, line 350 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Rothe Erde Bftrain Re9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen to Maastricht, Stationbus 350
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Station perron 16bus 20a
4. Take the train from Hasselt to Geeltrain L / ...
5h 45m
€30–46
Drive 164.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Geelcar 164.9 km
1h 42m
€26–37
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Maastricht, Bftrain
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Station perron 16bus 20a
4. Take the train from Hasselt to Geeltrain L / ...
5h 17m
€28–93

Cologne to Geel by train

57Weekly Trains

3h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 286.3 km
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Geel via Brussels-Nord and Lierre in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Hasselt Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €9–17 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Pavluks Trans also services this route 3 times a day.

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