There are 4 ways to get from Genval 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- Take the train from Genval to Brussels-Nordtrain S8 / ...
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 50m€44–86Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leuven Station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N84
6h 18m€20–38Drive 199.2 km
- Drive from Genval to Colognecar 199.2 km
2h 13m€32–46Train via Bruxelles Midi
- Take the train from Genval to Bruxelles-Miditrain S8 / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
3h 30m€45–137
Genval to Cologne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genval to Cologne is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Genval to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Genval to Cologne. However, there are services departing from GENVAL Vallon and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Groenendaal Station and Leuven Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Genval to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Genval and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Genval and Cologne is 239 km. The road distance is 199.2 km.
The best way to get from Genval to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €40 - €90.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Genval to Cologne, including transfers.
Genval to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leuven Station.
Genval to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Genval station.
The best way to get from Genval to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €40 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Genval, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Genval to Koeln Hbf via Brussels-Nord in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leuven Station to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €17–26 and the journey takes 3h 35m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Genval to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Genval to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leuven Station to Cologne Airport CGN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Genval to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.
Genval to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genval to Cologne is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Genval to Cologne.
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