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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Merkem is to bus and train which costs €35 - €50 and takes 9h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Merkem is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs €50 - €75.

How far is it from Cologne to Merkem?

The distance between Cologne and Merkem is 348 km. The road distance is 330.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Merkem without a car is to train via Ghent which takes 4h 43m and costs €50 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Cologne to Merkem, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cologne to Merkem?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Merkem is 330 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Cologne to Merkem.

Where can I stay near Merkem?

There are 3016+ hotels available in Merkem.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Merkem by train (Eurostar), bus, train, 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to DixmudeIc / ...
4h 43m
€50–148
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Ghent Dampoort280
2. Take the train from Deinze to DixmudeIc / ...
9h 31m
€36–49
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-NordNj
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to DixmudeIc / ...
6h 34m
€49–283
Drive 330.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Merkem330.2 km
3h 32m
€51–74
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord79
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to DixmudeIc / ...
5h 36m
€49–116

Cologne to Merkem by train and bus

88Weekly Services

4h 43mAverage Duration

€50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 348.5 km
Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Merkem Stationshuis via Bruxelles-Midi, Gand-Saint-Pierre, Dixmude, and Diksmuide Station perron 6 in around 4h 43m.

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