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

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

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  1. Train via Brussels

    best
    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 19m
    €61–183

  2. Night train, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain night train Nj
    2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Ostendetrain train Ic / ...
    4h 19m
    €43–156

  3. Drive 319.4 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Ostendcar car 319.4 km
    3h 5m
    €50–73

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Oostendetrain train 79
    3h 39m
    €60–180

Cologne to Ostend by train

Calendar45Weekly Trains
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Ostende via Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 19m.

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