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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Spa is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 1h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Spa is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs €16 - €24.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Spa?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Spa. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at SPA Place Royale via Aachen, Bushof, EUPEN Bushof - Quai B and VERVIERS Gare Centrale - Quai B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Spa?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Spa. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Spa-Géronstère via Aachen Hbf and Verviers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Cologne to Spa?

The distance between Cologne and Spa is 115 km. The road distance is 108.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Spa without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €22 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Cologne to Spa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Spa bus from?

Cologne to Spa bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Spa train from?

Cologne to Spa train services, operated by National Express, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Spa?

The best way to get from Cologne to Spa is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €22 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 725 bus and line 388 bus, which costs and takes 3h 52m.

Where does the Cologne to Spa bus arrive?

Cologne to Spa bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Aachen - 58, Peterstraße station.

Where does the Cologne to Spa train arrive?

Cologne to Spa train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Spa?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Spa is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Cologne to Spa.

Where can I stay near Spa?

There are 1663+ hotels available in Spa.

Cologne to Spa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 725 bus

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Verviers-Centraltrain S41
3. Take the train from Verviers-Central to Spa-Géronstèretrain L
2h 31m
€23–77
Drive 108.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Spacar 108.9 km
1h 16m
€17–24
Bus, line 725 bus, line 388 bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Bushof to Eupen, Bushofbus 14
3. Take the bus from EUPEN Bushof - Quai B to VERVIERS Gare Centrale - Quai Bbus 725 / ...
4. Take the bus from VERVIERS Gare Centrale - Quai B to SPA Place Royalebus 388
3h 52m
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Stolberg, Hbftrain Re9 / ...
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Verviers-Centraltrain S41
3. Take the train from Verviers-Central to Spa-Géronstèretrain L
2h 45m
€28–40

Cologne to Spa by train

203Weekly Trains

2h 31mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 115 km
Duration: 2h 31m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Spa-Géronstère via Aachen Hbf and Verviers-Central in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to SPA Place Royale via Aachen - 58, Peterstraße, Aachen, Bushof, Eupen, Bushof, EUPEN Bushof - Quai B, and VERVIERS Gare Centrale - Quai B in around 3h 52m.

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