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

The cheapest way to get from Lokeren to Cologne is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 8h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lokeren to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Lokeren and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Lokeren station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lokeren Station perron 9 and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Ghent Dampoort and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Lokeren and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Lokeren to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lokeren and arriving at Köln Hbf via Gand-Saint-Pierre and Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Lokeren to Cologne?

The distance between Lokeren and Cologne is 299 km. The road distance is 240 km.

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

The best way to get from Lokeren to Cologne without a car is to train via Gand-Saint-Pierre which takes 3h 34m and costs €55 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Lokeren to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lokeren to Cologne bus from?

Lokeren to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.

Where do I catch the Lokeren to Cologne train from?

Lokeren to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Train or bus from Lokeren to Cologne?

The best way to get from Lokeren to Cologne is to train via Gand-Saint-Pierre which takes 3h 34m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Lokeren to Cologne bus arrive?

Lokeren to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Lokeren to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lokeren to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lokeren to Cologne is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Lokeren to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Lokeren to Cologne?

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Lokeren to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, line 54 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lokeren to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, 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 Gand-Saint-Pierre
best
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
3h 34m
€55–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Leverkusenbus 280
8h 4m
€23–38
Line 54 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lokeren Markt to Aalst Station perron 2bus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aalst Station perron 5 to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus R14 / ...
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 54m
€46–101
Drive 240 km
1. Drive from Lokeren to Colognecar 240 km
2h 23m
€37–54
Train
1. Take the train from Termonde to Bruxelles-Miditrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
3h 58m
€49–138

Lokeren to Cologne by train

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Distance: 299.1 km
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Lokeren, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Lokeren to Köln Hbf via Gand-Saint-Pierre, Bruxelles-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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