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

The cheapest way to get from Flanders to Cologne is to bus which costs €15 - €35 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Flanders to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Flanders and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Flanders to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Flanders and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Flanders to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Antwerpen Groenplaats Metro Perron A and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Flanders to Cologne?

The distance between Flanders and Cologne is 247 km. The road distance is 204.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Flanders to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €40 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Flanders to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Flanders to Cologne bus from?

Flanders to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where do I catch the Flanders to Cologne train from?

Flanders to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Anvers-Central station.

Train or bus from Flanders to Cologne?

The best way to get from Flanders to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €35 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Flanders to Cologne bus arrive?

Flanders to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Flanders to Cologne train arrive?

Flanders to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Flanders to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Flanders to Cologne is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Flanders to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1781+ hotels available in Cologne.

Flanders to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 350 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Flanders to Cologne by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 28m
€43–78
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Leverkusenbus 280
4h 42m
€15–35
Drive 204.7 km
1. Drive from Antwerp to Colognecar 204.7 km
2h 6m
€31–45
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 14m
€58–153
Train, bus, line 350 bus
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Hasselttrain L / ...
2. Take the bus from Hasselt Station perron 16 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus 20a
3. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station to Aachen, Hauptbahnhofbus 350
4. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Hbftrain Re9 / ...
5h 48m
€30–95

Flanders to Cologne by tram and train

14Weekly Services

3h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 247 km
Duration: 3h 28m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Anvers-Central to Koeln Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €15–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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