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

The cheapest way to get from Geel to Cologne is to bus which costs €21 - €50 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geel to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Geel and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Geel to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Geel and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Hasselt and Liege-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Geel to Cologne?

The distance between Geel and Cologne is 223 km. The road distance is 166.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Geel to Cologne without a car is to train via Liège which takes 4h 12m and costs €45 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Geel to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geel to Cologne train from?

Geel to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Geel station.

Train or bus from Geel to Cologne?

The best way to get from Geel to Cologne is to train via Liège which takes 4h 12m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €50 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Geel to Cologne train arrive?

Geel to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Hasselt station.

Can I drive from Geel to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Geel to Cologne is 166 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Geel to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Geel to Cologne by train (Eurostar), train, bus, 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 Liège
best
1. Take the train from Geel to HasseltL / ...
2. Take the train from Hasselt to Liège-GuilleminsS41
3. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln HbfIce / ...
4h 12m
€49–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hasselt Station to Cologne Airport CGNN84 / ...
5h 20m
€21–50
Train, bus, line 350 bus
1. Take the train from Geel to HasseltL / ...
2. Take the bus from Hasselt Station perron 13 to Maastricht Station perron D20a
3. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station to Aachen, Hauptbahnhof350
4. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Messe/DeutzRe
4h 41m
€32–45
Drive 166.4 km
1. Drive from Geel to Cologne166.4 km
1h 43m
€26–37
Train
1. Take the train from Herentals to Brussels-NordIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln HbfIce / ...
4h 17m
€40–84

Geel to Cologne by train

85Weekly Trains

4h 12mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 223.2 km
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Geel to Koeln Hbf via Hasselt and Liege-Guillemins in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hasselt Station to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €11–22 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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