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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Menen is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Menen is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Menen?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Menen. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Menin via Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Cologne to Menen?

The distance between Cologne and Menen is 326 km. The road distance is 311.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Menen without a car is to train via Ghent which takes 3h 35m and costs €40 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Cologne to Menen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Menen train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Menen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Menen is to train via Ghent which takes 3h 35m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Cologne to Menen train arrive?

Cologne to Menen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Menen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Menen is 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Cologne to Menen.

Where can I stay near Menen?

There are 2190+ hotels available in Menen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Menen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Ghent
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to MeninIc / ...
3h 35m
€44–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to LilleN280 / ...
8h 19m
€35–68
Drive 311.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Menen311.4 km
3h 7m
€48–69
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to CourtraiIc / ...
4h 27m
€46–115
Train #2
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-NordIce / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to CourtraiIc / ...
4h 29m
€44–90

Cologne to Menen by train

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3h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 325.8 km
Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Menin via Bruxelles Midi, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lille every 4 hours. Tickets cost €29–40 and the journey takes 6h 10m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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