What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Sint-Niklaas?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Sint-Niklaas is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 6h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Sint-Niklaas?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Sint-Niklaas is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Sint-Niklaas?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Sint-Niklaas. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Saint-Nicolas via Brussels-Nord and Malines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Cologne to Sint-Niklaas?

The distance between Cologne and Sint-Niklaas is 270 km. The road distance is 227.5 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Sint-Niklaas without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Sint-Niklaas without a car is to train via Malines which takes 3h and costs €35 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Sint-Niklaas?

It takes approximately 3h to get from Cologne to Sint-Niklaas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Sint-Niklaas train from?

Cologne to Sint-Niklaas train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Sint-Niklaas?

The best way to get from Cologne to Sint-Niklaas is to train via Malines which takes 3h and costs €35 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Cologne to Sint-Niklaas train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Sint-Niklaas?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Sint-Niklaas is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Cologne to Sint-Niklaas.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Sint-Niklaas?

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Where can I stay near Sint-Niklaas?

There are 1052+ hotels available in Sint-Niklaas.

Cologne to Sint-Niklaas - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Sint-Niklaas by train, bus, night train, car, or train (Eurostar)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Malines
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-NordIce / ...
2. Take the train from Malines to Saint-NicolasL / ...
3h
€36–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats280
6h 41m
€21–37
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-NordNj
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Dendermonde Station perron 4R45
5h 35m
€38–266
Drive 227.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Sint-Niklaas227.5 km
2h 15m
€35–51
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
4h 47m
€40–106

Cologne to Sint-Niklaas by train

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Distance: 270.1 km
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Sint-Niklaas, Belgium?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Saint-Nicolas via Brussels-Nord and Malines in around 3h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats once daily. Tickets cost €15–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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