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 €24 - €40 and takes 5h 58m.

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 Herentals. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

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 40m and costs €40 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m 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 Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Geel?

The best way to get from Cologne to Geel is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €40 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Cologne to Geel train arrive?

Cologne to Geel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Liege-Guillemins 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Geel?

There are 356+ hotels available in Geel.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Geel by train, bus, 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
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Herentalstrain Ic / ...
3h 40m
€40–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Hasselt Stationbus N84 / ...
5h 58m
€24–36
Drive 164.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Geelcar 164.9 km
1h 42m
€26–37
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Ice
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Hasselttrain S41
3. Take the train from Hasselt to Geeltrain L / ...
4h 15m
€29–104
Train via Liège #2
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Tha
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Hasselttrain S41
4. Take the train from Hasselt to Geeltrain L / ...
4h 56m
€37–165

Cologne to Geel by train

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3h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 286.4 km
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Geel via Brussels-Nord and Herentals in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Hasselt Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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