There are 4 ways to get from Genval to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, or car
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Train via Bruxelles Midi
best- Take the train from Genval to Bruxelles-Miditrain S8 / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
3h 20m€24–127Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leuven Station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N84
6h 20m€22–51Drive 199.2 km
- Drive from Genval to Colognecar 199.2 km
2h 13m€31–45Train
- Take the train from Genval to Bruxelles-Miditrain S8 / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 20m€50–127
Genval to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genval to Cologne is to bus which costs €22 - €55 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Genval to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct train from Genval to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Genval and arriving at Köln Hbf via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Genval and Cologne is 246 km. The road distance is 199.2 km.
The best way to get from Genval to Cologne without a car is to train via Bruxelles Midi which takes 3h 20m and costs €23 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Genval to Cologne, including transfers.
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 via Bruxelles Midi which takes 3h 20m and costs €23 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €55 and takes 6h 20m.
Genval to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genval to Cologne is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Genval to Cologne.
What companies run services between Genval, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Genval to Köln Hbf via Bruxelles-Midi and Bruxelles Midi in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leuven Station to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €13–23 and the journey takes 3h 35m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a week.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Genval to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €4–7
- 1st Class
- €7–11
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €19–28
- 1st Class
- €30–45
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–50
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–50
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €55–80
- Comfort
- €65–90
- Premium
- €90–120
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €55–80
- Comfort
- €65–90
- Premium
- €90–120
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Leuven Station to Cologne Airport CGN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Leuven Station to Cologne Airport CGN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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