There are 5 ways to get from Mortsel to Cologne by train, 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- Take the train from Mortsel-Oude God to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 16m€42–183Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Leverkusenbus 280
6h 38m€23–35Drive 203.3 km
- Drive from Mortsel to Colognecar 203.3 km
2h 3m€32–45Train via Brussels
- Take the train from Mortsel-Oude God to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
3h 37m€42–194Train #2
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Köln Hbftrain Trn
3h 51m€43–203
Mortsel to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mortsel to Cologne is to bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Mortsel to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Mortsel to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Mortsel Floralaan and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Berchem Station perron 23, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Mortsel to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Mortsel-Oude God and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Mortsel and Cologne is 254 km. The road distance is 203.3 km.
The best way to get from Mortsel to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €40 - €190.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Mortsel to Cologne, including transfers.
Mortsel to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.
Mortsel to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Mortsel-Oude God station.
The best way to get from Mortsel to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €40 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Mortsel, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Mortsel-Oude God to Koeln Hbf via Brussels-Nord in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €17–29 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Mortsel-Oude God to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Mortsel-Oude God to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–170
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Anvers-Central to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–200
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Leverkusen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Mortsel to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.
Mortsel to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mortsel to Cologne is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Mortsel to Cologne.
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