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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Mons is to bus which costs €24 - €45 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Mons is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Mons?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Mons. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Mons via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Cologne to Mons?

The distance between Cologne and Mons is 280 km. The road distance is 242.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Mons without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €50 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Cologne to Mons, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Mons train from?

Cologne to Mons train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Mons?

The best way to get from Cologne to Mons is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 7h.

Where does the Cologne to Mons train arrive?

Cologne to Mons train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Mons?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Mons is 242 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Cologne to Mons.

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

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Where can I stay near Mons?

There are 437+ hotels available in Mons.

Cologne to Mons - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Mons 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
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Monstrain Ic / ...
3h 1m
€51–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Mons Av. Léo Collardbus N179
7h
€25–44
Drive 242.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Monscar 242.2 km
2h 24m
€38–55
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Monstrain Ic
4h 32m
€45–109

Cologne to Mons by train

45Weekly Trains

3h 1mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 279.7 km
Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Mons via Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Mons Av. Léo Collard once daily. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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