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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Neerpelt is to bus and line 45 bus and line 33 bus which costs €17 - €40 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Neerpelt is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Neerpelt?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Neerpelt. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Neerpelt via Brussels-Nord and Lierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Cologne to Neerpelt?

The distance between Cologne and Neerpelt is 318 km. The road distance is 135.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Neerpelt without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €40 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Cologne to Neerpelt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Neerpelt train from?

Cologne to Neerpelt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Neerpelt?

The best way to get from Cologne to Neerpelt is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 45 bus and line 33 bus, which costs €17 - €40 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Cologne to Neerpelt train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Neerpelt?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Neerpelt is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Cologne to Neerpelt.

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

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Where can I stay near Neerpelt?

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Cologne to Neerpelt - 4 ways to travel via train, line 45 bus, and line 33 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Neerpelt by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
2. Take the train from Lierre to Neerpelttrain Ic / ...
4h 29m
€44–100
Bus, line 45 bus, line 33 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Maastrichtbus
2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Station perron 4bus 45 / ...
3. Take the bus from Genk Station perron 7 to Neerpelt Collegebus 33 / ...
5h 10m
€17–36
Train, line 45 bus, line 33 bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Maastrichttrain
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Station perron 4bus 45 / ...
4. Take the bus from Genk Station perron 7 to Neerpelt Station perron 2bus 33 / ...
4h 31m
€26–85
Drive 135.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Neerpeltcar 135.2 km
1h 35m
€21–30

Cologne to Neerpelt by train

56Weekly Trains

4h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 318.4 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Neerpelt via Brussels-Nord and Lierre in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Neerpelt College via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Maastricht, Maastricht Station perron D, and Genk Station perron 7 in around 5h 10m.

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