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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Olen is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 6h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Olen is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs €26 - €40.

How far is it from Cologne to Olen?

The distance between Cologne and Olen is 226 km. The road distance is 171.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Olen without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 18m and costs €40 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Cologne to Olen, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cologne to Olen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Olen is to bus which takes 6h 11m and costs €19 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 3h 58m.

Can I drive from Cologne to Olen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Olen is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Cologne to Olen.

Where can I stay near Olen?

There are 105+ hotels available in Olen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Olen 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Leuven Station perron 15 to Olen Dorpbus 32b
3h 18m
€42–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Leuven Stationbus N84
6h 11m
€20–34
Drive 171.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Olencar 171.3 km
1h 40m
€27–38
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Herentalstrain Ic / ...
3h 58m
€57–115
Train, bus via Aachen
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Louvaintrain Ice
3. Take the bus from Leuven Station perron 15 to Olen Dorpbus 32b
4h 20m
€46–87

Cologne to Olen by train and bus

99Weekly Services

3h 18mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 226.3 km
Duration: 3h 18m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Leuven Station twice daily. Tickets cost €13–24 and the journey takes 3h 25m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Hbf to Olen Dorp via Brussels-Nord, Herentals, and Herentals Station perron 11 in around 3h 58m.

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