There are 4 ways to get from Lessines to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, 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 Ath
best- Take the train from Ath to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
3h 47m€40–145Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
7h 35m€31–58Drive 260 km
- Drive from Lessines to Cologne260 km
2h 35m€40–58Train
- Take the train from Grammont to Bruxelles-MidiS3
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln HbfTha
4h 16m€39–143
Lessines to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lessines to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Lessines to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €40 - €60.
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 47m.
The distance between Lessines and Cologne is 282 km. The road distance is 260 km.
The best way to get from Lessines to Cologne without a car is to train via Ath which takes 3h 47m and costs €35 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Lessines to Cologne, including transfers.
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 via Ath which takes 3h 47m and costs €35 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 35m.
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 35m to drive from Lessines to Cologne.
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 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGN hourly. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
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- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Ath to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €6–10
- 1st Class
- €10–15
Train from Grammont to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- 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
- €30–70
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- 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 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–130
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–130
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGN
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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