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How to get fromCologne to Ostendby train (Eurostar), car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Ostend by train (Eurostar), car, or train

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  1. Train via Brussels

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain train Ic / ...
    3h 14m
    €59–229

  2. Drive  319.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cologne to Ostendcar car 319.4 km
    3h 5m
    €50–72

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain train Ic / ...
    3h 18m
    €85–188

  4. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Oostendetrain train 79
    3h 39m
    €60–230

Cologne to Ostend by train

Calendar103Weekly Trains
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Ostende via Bruxelles Midi and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 14m.

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