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 Koeln Hbf and arriving at Menin via Brussels-Nord and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

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 37m and costs €40 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m 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 Koeln 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 37m and costs €40 - €95. 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 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 7m to drive from Cologne to Menen.

Where can I stay near Menen?

There are 2194+ hotels available in Menen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Menen by train, bus, night train, 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 via Ghent
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-NordIce
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to MeninIc / ...
3h 37m
€43–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to LilleN280 / ...
8h 19m
€35–68
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiNj
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to CourtraiIc / ...
4h 48m
€46–278
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 Brussels-Nord79
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to CourtraiIc / ...
4h 2m
€43–88

Cologne to Menen by train

49Weekly Trains

3h 37mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 325.7 km
Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Menin via Brussels-Nord and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 3h 37m. 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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