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 €19 - €35 and takes 5h 34m.

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 44m 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 Lierre and Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Geel to Cologne?

The distance between Geel and Cologne is 286 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 which takes 4h 22m and costs €50 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m 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 Lierre station.

Train or bus from Geel to Cologne?

The best way to get from Geel to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €50 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Geel to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Geel to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Geel to Cologne is 166 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Geel to Cologne.

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

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

There are 5 ways to get from Geel 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 Lierre to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 22m
€54–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hasselt Station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N84 / ...
5h 34m
€19–32
Drive 166.4 km
1. Drive from Geel to Colognecar 166.4 km
1h 44m
€26–37
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Geel to Hasselttrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Hasselt to Liège-Guilleminstrain S41 / ...
3. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 31m
€43–100
Train, bus, line 350 bus
1. Take the train from Geel to Hasselttrain Ic / ...
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 Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
5h 5m
€28–44

Geel to Cologne by train

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4h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 286.3 km
Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Geel to Koeln Hbf via Lierre and Brussels-Nord in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hasselt Station to Cologne Airport CGN 3 times a day. Tickets cost €9–16 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Pavluks Trans also services this route 3 times a day.

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