What is the cheapest way to get from Lessines to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Lessines to Cologne is to bus which costs €29 - €45 and takes 6h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lessines to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Lessines to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Lessines and Cologne?

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 58m.

How far is it from Lessines to Cologne?

The distance between Lessines and Cologne is 282 km. The road distance is 260 km.

How do I travel from Lessines to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Lessines to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €35 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Lessines to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Lessines to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lessines to Cologne train from?

Lessines to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ath station.

Train or bus from Lessines to Cologne?

The best way to get from Lessines to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Lessines to Cologne train arrive?

Lessines to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Lessines to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lessines to Cologne is 260 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Lessines to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 710+ hotels available in Cologne.

Lessines to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lessines to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, 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
1. Take the train from Ath to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 58m
€40–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ninove Centrum to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus R28 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
6h 16m
€29–43
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Ninove Centrum to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus R28 / ...
2. Take the night train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
5h 39m
€36–266
Drive 260 km
1. Drive from Lessines to Colognecar 260 km
2h 36m
€40–58

Lessines to Cologne by train

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Distance: 282.3 km
Duration: 3h 58m

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 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lessines Avenue de Ghoy to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Ninove Centrum, Brussel Noord afstaphalte, Brussels-North train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 6h 16m.

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