There are 4 ways to get from Knokke to Cologne by train (Eurostar), train, night train, 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 Brussels
best- Take the train from Knokke to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
4h 2m€61–161Train, night train
cheapest- Take the train from Knokke to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic
- Take the night train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
5h 9m€43–137Drive 295.7 km
- Drive from Knokke to Colognecar 295.7 km
2h 58m€46–66Train
- Take the train from Knokke to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 4m€61–161
Knokke to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knokke to Cologne is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Knokke to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct train from Knokke to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Knokke and arriving at Köln Hbf via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Knokke and Cologne is 334 km. The road distance is 295.7 km.
The best way to get from Knokke to Cologne without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 2m and costs €60 - €170.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Knokke to Cologne, including transfers.
Knokke to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Knokke station.
Knokke to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knokke to Cologne is 296 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Knokke to Cologne.
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What companies run services between Knokke, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Knokke to Köln Hbf via Bruxelles-Midi and Bruxelles Midi in around 4h 2m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Knokke to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Knokke to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 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
- €40–100
- 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
- €40–100
- 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
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–95
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €80–95
- Couchette Carriage
- €50–65
- Seating Carriage
- €21–26
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