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

The cheapest way to get from Menen to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Menen to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Menen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Menen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Menin and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Gand-Saint-Pierre and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Menen to Cologne?

The distance between Menen and Cologne is 326 km. The road distance is 311.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Menen to Cologne without a car is to train via Ghent which takes 4h 2m and costs €40 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Menen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Menen to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Menen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Menen to Cologne is to train via Ghent which takes 4h 2m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Menen to Cologne train arrive?

Menen to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Can I drive from Menen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Menen to Cologne is 312 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Menen to Cologne.

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

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

There are 5 ways to get from Menen to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, train, 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 via Ghent
best
1. Take the train from Menin to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 2m
€43–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
7h 18m
€33–52
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Courtrai to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
5h 28m
€44–279
Drive 311.8 km
1. Drive from Menen to Colognecar 311.8 km
3h 11m
€47–68
Train
1. Take the train from Courtrai to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 27m
€44–114

Menen to Cologne by train

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4h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 325.9 km
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Menin to Koeln Hbf via Gand-Saint-Pierre and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Cologne Airport CGN 4 times a day. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 5h 5m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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