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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Vleteren is to bus and train which costs €29 - €60 and takes 10h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Vleteren is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €50 - €80.

How far is it from Cologne to Vleteren?

The distance between Cologne and Vleteren is 361 km. The road distance is 344.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Vleteren without a car is to train via Ghent which takes 5h 14m and costs €45 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Cologne to Vleteren, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cologne to Vleteren?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Vleteren is 344 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Cologne to Vleteren.

Where can I stay near Vleteren?

There are 1035+ hotels available in Vleteren.

Cologne to Vleteren - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Vleteren by train (Eurostar), bus, 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 Ghent
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to YpresIc / ...
5h 14m
€49–121
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Ghent Dampoort280
2. Take the train from Deinze to DixmudeIc / ...
10h 1m
€29–59
Drive 344.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Vleteren344.2 km
3h 27m
€53–77
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to CourtraiIc / ...
5h 15m
€50–121
Train #2
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-NordIce / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to CourtraiIc / ...
5h 19m
€48–96

Cologne to Vleteren by train and bus

97Weekly Services

5h 14mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 361.5 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Oostvleteren De Sceure via Bruxelles Midi, Bruxelles-Midi, Gand-Saint-Pierre, Ypres, and Ieper Station perron 1 in around 5h 14m.

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