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

The cheapest way to get from Poperinge to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poperinge to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Poperinge and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Poperinge to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Poperinge and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Gand-Saint-Pierre and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Poperinge to Cologne?

The distance between Poperinge and Cologne is 357 km. The road distance is 340.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Poperinge to Cologne without a car is to train via Ghent which takes 4h 31m and costs €65 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Poperinge to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poperinge to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Poperinge to Cologne?

The best way to get from Poperinge to Cologne is to train via Ghent which takes 4h 31m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 37m.

Where does the Poperinge to Cologne train arrive?

Poperinge to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Can I drive from Poperinge to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Poperinge to Cologne is 341 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Poperinge to Cologne.

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

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Poperinge to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Poperinge 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 via Ghent
best
1. Take the train from Poperinge to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 31m
€67–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 37m
€31–61
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Poperinge to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Courtrai to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
3. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
5h 48m
€48–146
Drive 340.8 km
1. Drive from Poperinge to Colognecar 340.8 km
3h 29m
€52–75
Train
1. Take the train from Poperinge to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Courtrai to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
4h 45m
€66–171

Poperinge to Cologne by train

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4h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 357.3 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Poperinge to Koeln Hbf via Gand-Saint-Pierre and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €25–50 and the journey takes 4h 40m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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