There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Menin Gate by train or car
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Train via Ghent
best- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Yprestrain Ic / ...
4h 17m€45–121Train
cheapest- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain Ice
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Roulerstrain Ic
5h 20m€44–99Drive 329.8 km
- Drive from Cologne to Menin Gatecar 329.8 km
3h 14m€51–73Train #2
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Roulerstrain Ic
5h 22m€44–99
Cologne to Menin Gate by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Menin Gate is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Menin Gate is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Menin Gate. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Ypres via Brussels-Nord and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Cologne and Menin Gate is 349 km. The road distance is 329.8 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Menin Gate without a car is to train via Ghent which takes 4h 17m and costs €45 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Cologne to Menin Gate, including transfers.
Cologne to Menin Gate train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Menin Gate train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Menin Gate is 330 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Cologne to Menin Gate.
There are 2250+ hotels available in Menin Gate.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Menin Gate, Belgium?
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Menin Gate via Brussels-Nord, Gand-Saint-Pierre, and Ypres in around 4h 17m.
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–80
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Brussels-Nord to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €24–28
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–80
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Brussels-Nord to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ypres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €8–13
- 1st Class
- €13–19
Train from Brussels-Nord to Roulers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €11–16
- 1st Class
- €17–25
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