There are 5 ways to get from Genappe to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train
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- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 21m€47–151Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from GENAPPE Eglise to BRUXELLES Midibus 365a
- Take the bus from Brussels South to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N1153
6h 43m€24–39Drive 211.2 km
- Drive from Genappe to Colognecar 211.2 km
2h 1m€34–49Train via Liège
- Take the train from Ottignies to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 57m€39–103Bus, train
- Take the bus from GENAPPE Eglise to BRUXELLES Midibus 365a
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
4h 3m€42–143
Genappe to Cologne by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genappe to Cologne is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Genappe to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Genappe to Cologne. However, there are services departing from GENAPPE Eglise and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Brussels South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Genappe to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Nivelles and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Genappe and Cologne is 258 km. The road distance is 211.2 km.
The best way to get from Genappe to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €45 - €160.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Genappe to Cologne, including transfers.
Genappe to Cologne bus services, operated by Transport En Commun (TEC), depart from GENAPPE Eglise station.
Genappe to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Genappe to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €45 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Genappe, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–85 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Eurostar also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GENAPPE Eglise to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via BRUXELLES Midi, Brussels South, Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 6h 43m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ottignies to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- 081 322711
- Website
- Transport En Commun (TEC)
Bus from GENAPPE Eglise to BRUXELLES Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Transport En Commun (TEC)
Bus from GENAPPE Eglise to BRUXELLES Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Transport En Commun (TEC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels South to Cologne Airport CGN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Genappe to Cologne bus services, operated by Transport En Commun (TEC), arrive at BRUXELLES Midi station.
Genappe to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genappe to Cologne is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Genappe to Cologne.
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