There are 4 ways to get from Lessines to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, night train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ath to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 49m€55–136Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ninove Centrum to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus R28 / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus 081 / ...
7h 24m€19–29Bus, night train
- Take the bus from Ninove Centrum to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus R28 / ...
- Take the night train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
5h 40m€27–101Drive 260 km
- Drive from Lessines to Colognecar 260 km
2h 36m€41–58
Lessines to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lessines to Cologne is to bus which costs €19 - €29 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Lessines to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lessines to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lessines Avenue de Ghoy and arriving at Köln via Ninove Centrum, Brussels-North train station and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Lessines to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lessines and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Ath and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Lessines and Cologne is 283 km. The road distance is 260 km.
The best way to get from Lessines to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €55 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Lessines to Cologne, including transfers.
Lessines to Cologne bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Ninove Centrum station.
Lessines to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ath station.
The best way to get from Lessines to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €55 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €29 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Lessines, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Lessines to Koeln Hbf via Ath and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lessines Avenue de Ghoy to Köln via Ninove Centrum, Brussel Noord afstaphalte, Brussels-North train station, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 7h 24m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Ath to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 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
- €40–90
- 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
- €65–110
- 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
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Ninove Centrum to Brussel Noord afstaphalte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Düsseldorf central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lessines to Cologne bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Brussel Noord afstaphalte station.
Lessines to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lessines to Cologne is 260 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Lessines to Cologne.
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