There are 4 ways to get from Knokke to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, 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
best- Take the train from Knokke to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 6m€42–111Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bruges to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N1360b / ...
7h 57m€28–85Train, night train
- Take the train from Knokke to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic
- Take the night train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
5h 9m€42–277Drive 295.7 km
- Drive from Knokke to Colognecar 295.7 km
2h 58m€46–66
Knokke to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knokke to Cologne is to bus which costs €28 - €85 and takes 7h 57m.
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 Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
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 which takes 4h 6m and costs €40 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Knokke to Cologne, including transfers.
Knokke to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Knokke station.
The best way to get from Knokke to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €85 and takes 7h 57m.
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.
What companies run services between Knokke, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Knokke to Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Düsseldorf central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €17–60 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Knokke to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- 1st Class
- €17–26
Train from Knokke to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- 1st Class
- €18–26
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–80
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- 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
- €30–260
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €256–260
- Couchette Carriage
- €120–150
- Seating Carriage
- €30–40
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bruges to Düsseldorf central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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