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

The cheapest way to get from Mons to Cologne is to bus which costs €23 - €60 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mons to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Mons and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Mons to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Mons Av. Léo Collard and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Mons and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Mons to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Mons and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Liege-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Mons to Cologne?

The distance between Mons and Cologne is 253 km. The road distance is 242.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Mons to Cologne without a car is to train via Liège which takes 3h 12m and costs €40 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Mons to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mons to Cologne bus from?

Mons to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mons Av. Léo Collard station.

Where do I catch the Mons to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Mons to Cologne?

The best way to get from Mons to Cologne is to train via Liège which takes 3h 12m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €60 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Mons to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mons to Cologne train arrive?

Mons to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Mons to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Mons to Cologne is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Mons to Cologne.

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

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Mons to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 350 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Mons 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 Liège
best
1. Take the train from Mons to Liège-GuilleminsIc / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln HbfIce / ...
3h 12m
€40–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mons Av. Léo Collard to LeverkusenN179
6h 18m
€23–60
Bus, line 350 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mons Avenue Meline Mercouri to Charleroi Airport
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231
3. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station to Aachen, Hauptbahnhof350
4. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Messe/DeutzRe
5h 52m
€49–63
Drive 242.8 km
1. Drive from Mons to Cologne242.8 km
2h 21m
€38–54
Train
1. Take the train from Mons to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
3h 26m
€38–148

Mons to Cologne by train

111Weekly Trains

3h 12mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 253.5 km
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Mons to Koeln Hbf via Liege-Guillemins in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mons Av. Léo Collard to Leverkusen 6 times a week. Tickets cost €23–60 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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