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 €17 - €28 and takes 5h 6m.

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 - €50.

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 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Flanders and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Antwerpen Centraal and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Flanders to Cologne?

The distance between Flanders and Cologne is 246 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 2h 23m and costs €40 - €190.

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

The train from Antwerpen Centraal to Cologne Hbf takes 2h 23m including transfers and departs once daily.

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 Antwerpen Centraal station.

Train or bus from Flanders to Cologne?

The best way to get from Flanders to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs €40 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €28 and takes 5h 6m.

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 Köln 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.

How do I get a train ticket from Flanders to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Flanders to Cologne by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Antwerpen Centraal to Köln Hbftrain 79
2h 23m
€40–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Leverkusenbus 280
5h 6m
€17–28
Drive 204.7 km
1. Drive from Antwerp to Colognecar 204.7 km
2h 6m
€32–46
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
2h 48m
€54–192
Train, bus, line 350 bus
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Hasselttrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Hasselt Station perron 16 to Maastricht Boschstraat/Marktbus 20a
3. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station to Aachen, Hauptbahnhofbus 350
4. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
5h 6m
€40–69

Flanders to Cologne by train

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Distance: 245.5 km
Duration: 2h 23m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Antwerpen Centraal to Köln Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €40–190 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €17–28 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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