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

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

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 7h 39m.

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 Koeln Hbf via Termonde and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Lokeren to Cologne?

The distance between Lokeren and Cologne is 270 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 which takes 3h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m 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-eu, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.

Where do I catch the Lokeren to Cologne train from?

Lokeren to Cologne train services, operated by Nmbs/Sncb, depart from Termonde station.

Train or bus from Lokeren to Cologne?

The best way to get from Lokeren to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Lokeren to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lokeren to Cologne train arrive?

Lokeren to Cologne train services, operated by 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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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1815+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Lokeren to Cologne by train, 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 Termonde to Bruxelles-Miditrain S10 / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 52m
Drive 240 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lokeren to Colognecar 240 km
2h 23m
€37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Leverkusenbus 280
7h 39m
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Aalst Station perron 5 to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus R14 / ...
2. Take the night train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
5h 46m
Train via Gand-Saint-Pierre
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 7m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lokeren to Cologne.

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Distance: 270 km
Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a train from Lokeren to Koeln Hbf via Termonde and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus-eu operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Leverkusen once daily, and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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