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 €26 - €45 and takes 6h 15m.

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 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Mons to Cologne?

The distance between Mons and Cologne is 280 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 which takes 3h 25m and costs €50 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Mons to Cologne, including transfers.

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 which takes 3h 25m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus via Liège, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Mons to Cologne train arrive?

Mons to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi 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, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Mons to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, 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 Mons to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 25m
€54–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mons Av. Léo Collard to Leverkusenbus N179
6h 15m
€26–45
Bus via Liège
1. Take the bus from Mons Avenue Meline Mercouri to Charleroi Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Liège Rue du Plan Inclinedbus
3. Take the bus from Liège to Cologne - Airport Bus Stationbus
5h 55m
€40–83
Drive 242.8 km
1. Drive from Mons to Colognecar 242.8 km
2h 21m
€37–54
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Mons to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic
2. Take the train from Liège, Guillemins Bf to Köln Hbftrain 79
3h 50m
€55–117

Mons to Cologne by train

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3h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 279.8 km
Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a train from Mons to Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mons Avenue Meline Mercouri to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Charleroi Airport, Liège Rue du Plan Inclined, Liège, Cologne - Airport Bus Station, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 5h 55m.

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