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 - €60 and takes 9h 12m.

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 Courtrai and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Poperinge to Cologne?

The distance between Poperinge and Cologne is 348 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 which takes 4h 52m and costs €70 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m 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 which takes 4h 52m and costs €70 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 12m.

Where does the Poperinge to Cologne train arrive?

Poperinge to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Courtrai 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
best
1. Take the train from Poperinge to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Courtrai to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 52m
€71–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
9h 12m
€31–56
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 55m
€53–147
Drive 340.8 km
1. Drive from Poperinge to Colognecar 340.8 km
3h 29m
€52–75
Train via Ghent
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 57m
€74–177

Poperinge to Cologne by train

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4h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 348 km
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Poperinge to Koeln Hbf via Courtrai and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Cologne Airport CGN 4 times a day. Tickets cost €24–45 and the journey takes 5h 5m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a day.

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