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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Cologne is to bus which costs €28 - €85 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Cologne?

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 51m.

How far is it from Ostend to Cologne?

The distance between Ostend and Cologne is 334 km. The road distance is 318.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €40 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Ostend to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Cologne train from?

Ostend to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.

Train or bus from Ostend to Cologne?

The best way to get from Ostend to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €85 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Ostend to Cologne train arrive?

Ostend to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Ostend to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Cologne is 318 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Ostend to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Ostend to Cologne?

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Ostend to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ostend to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, 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
1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 51m
€45–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N1360b / ...
8h 10m
€28–85
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ostende to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the night train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
4h 56m
€45–296
Drive 318.1 km
1. Drive from Ostend to Colognecar 318.1 km
3h 10m
€49–71

Ostend to Cologne by train

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Distance: 334.4 km
Duration: 3h 51m

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 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Düsseldorf central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €17–60 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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