There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Sluis by train (Eurostar), bus, night train, train, 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 via Brussels
best- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain Ic / ...
3h 59m€59–181Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brugesbus N1360b
7h 31m€41–69Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Brugestrain Ic / ...
5h 3m€42–146Drive 287.4 km
- Drive from Cologne to Sluiscar 287.4 km
2h 58m€53–77Train
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain Ic / ...
4h 3m€100–181Train #2
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Knokketrain Ic / ...
4h 53m€65–172
Cologne to Sluis by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Sluis is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Sluis is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Sluis. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Sluis, Ridderstraat via Düsseldorf central bus station and Brugge, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Sluis. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Bruges via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Cologne and Sluis is 346 km. The road distance is 287.4 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Sluis without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 59m and costs €55 - €190.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Cologne to Sluis, including transfers.
Cologne to Sluis bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.
Cologne to Sluis train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Sluis is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 59m and costs €55 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 31m.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Sluis, Zeeland, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Sluis, Ridderstraat via Bruxelles Midi, Bruxelles-Midi, Bruges, and Brugge, Station in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Bruges 5 times a week. Tickets cost €25–40 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussels-Nord to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels-Nord to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Knokke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- Nightjet
Night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–95
- Website
- Nightjet
- Sleeper Carriage
- €80–95
- Couchette Carriage
- €50–65
- Seating Carriage
- €21–26
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cologne to Sluis bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.
Cologne to Sluis train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Sluis is 287 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Cologne to Sluis.
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