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

The cheapest way to get from Olen to Cologne is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Olen to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs €26 - €40.

How far is it from Olen to Cologne?

The distance between Olen and Cologne is 225 km. The road distance is 170.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Olen to Cologne without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 4m and costs €35 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Olen to Cologne, including transfers.

Train or bus from Olen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Olen to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €55 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 47m.

Can I drive from Olen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Olen to Cologne is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Olen to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1341+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Olen to Cologne by 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Olen Dorp to Leuven Station perron 1bus 32b
2. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 4m
€37–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven Station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N84
5h 47m
€19–34
Train, line 350 bus
1. Take the train from Aarschot to Bilzentrain P / ...
2. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station to Aachen, Hauptbahnhofbus 350
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
4h 49m
€44–65
Drive 170.6 km
1. Drive from Olen to Colognecar 170.6 km
1h 40m
€27–38
Train
1. Take the train from Herentals to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 17m
€57–117

Olen to Cologne by bus and train

106Weekly Services

3h 4mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 225.4 km
Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Olen Dorp to Koeln Hbf via Herentals Station afstaphalte, Herentals, and Brussels-Nord in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leuven Station to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €14–24 and the journey takes 3h 35m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a week.

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