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How to get fromMerchtem to Cologneby train (Eurostar), bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Merchtem to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Merchtem to Bruxelles-MiditrainS10 / ...
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbftrainIce
    3h 12m
    €35–135
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGNbusN280 / ...
    6h 19m
    €28–55
  3. Drive 220.7 km

    1. Drive from Merchtem to Colognecar220.7 km
    2h 17m
    €34–49
  4. Train via Bruxelles Midi

    1. Take the train from Merchtem to Bruxelles-MiditrainS10 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln HbftrainTha
    3h 29m
    €35–135

Merchtem to Cologne by train

Calendar103Weekly Trains
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Merchtem, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Merchtem to Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 12m. 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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