There are 3 ways to get from Ostend to Cologne by train (Eurostar), train, night 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
best- Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
3h 52m€42–116Train, night train
- Take the train from Ostende to Brussels-NordIc / ...
- Take the night train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln HbfNj
4h 56m€42–277Drive 318.1 km
- Drive from Ostend to Cologne318.1 km
3h 10m€49–70
Ostend to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Cologne is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Ostend to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Ostend and Cologne is 334 km. The road distance is 318.1 km.
The best way to get from Ostend to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €40 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Ostend to Cologne, including transfers.
Ostend to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Cologne is 318 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Ostend to Cologne.
There are 1757+ hotels available in Cologne.
What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Ostende to Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 52m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- 1st Class
- €17–26
Train from Ostende to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- 1st Class
- €18–26
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–85
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–260
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €256–260
- Couchette Carriage
- €120–150
- Seating Carriage
- €30–40
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