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 €29 - €55 and takes 7h 48m.

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 8m 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 Brussels-Nord and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Cologne to Menen?

The distance between Cologne and Menen is 326 km. The road distance is 311.5 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 56m and costs €65 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m 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 56m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €55 and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Cologne to Menen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Menen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Menen is 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Cologne to Menen.

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

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Where can I stay near Menen?

There are 521+ 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, 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 via Ghent
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Menintrain Ic / ...
3h 56m
€65–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne - Airport Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 48m
€30–53
Drive 311.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Menencar 311.5 km
3h 8m
€48–69
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
4h 1m
€66–158
Train #2
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain Ice
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
4h 4m
€66–133

Cologne to Menen by train

57Weekly Trains

3h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 325.7 km
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Menin via Brussels-Nord and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Cologne - Airport Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €24–45 and the journey takes 5h 30m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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