There are 5 ways to get from Neerpelt to Cologne by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Neerpelt to Herentalstrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Herentals to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 50m€53–183Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Neerpelt Station perron 1 to Hasselt Station perron 11bus X19
- Take the bus from Hasselt Station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N84 / ...
4h 58m€17–29Line 16 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from Neerpelt Ankerweg to Maaseik Bospoort perron 2bus 16
- Take the bus from Maaseik Bospoort perron 4 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus 63
- Take the train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbftrain S43 / ...
- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Hbftrain Re9 / ...
4h 57m€22–71Drive 134.1 km
- Drive from Neerpelt to Colognecar 134.1 km
1h 33m€21–31Line 16 bus, line 35 bus, train
- Take the bus from Neerpelt Ankerweg to Maaseik Bospoort perron 2bus 16
- Take the bus from Maaseik, Bospoort to Sittard, Station Sittardbus 35
- Take the train from Geilenkirchen to Koeln Hbftrain Re
6h 20m
Neerpelt to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Neerpelt to Cologne is to bus which costs €17 - €29 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Neerpelt to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Neerpelt station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Neerpelt Station perron 1 and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Hasselt Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Neerpelt to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Neerpelt and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Herentals and Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Neerpelt and Cologne is 319 km. The road distance is 134.1 km.
The best way to get from Neerpelt to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €50 - €190.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Neerpelt to Cologne, including transfers.
Neerpelt to Cologne bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Neerpelt Station perron 1.
Neerpelt to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Neerpelt station.
The best way to get from Neerpelt to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €50 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €29 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Neerpelt, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Neerpelt to Koeln Hbf via Herentals and Brussels-Nord in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Neerpelt Station perron 1 to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Hasselt Station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 4h 58m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Neerpelt to Herentals
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Herentals to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Neerpelt Ankerweg to Maaseik Bospoort perron 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Maaseik Bospoort perron 4 to Maastricht Station perron D
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Neerpelt Station perron 1 to Hasselt Station perron 11
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Neerpelt Ankerweg to Maaseik Bospoort perron 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
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More Questions & Answers
Neerpelt to Cologne bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Hasselt Station perron 11.
Neerpelt to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Herentals station.
Yes, the driving distance between Neerpelt to Cologne is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Neerpelt to Cologne.
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