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

The cheapest way to get from Spa to Cologne is to drive which costs €16 - €25 and takes 1h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Spa to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs €16 - €25.

Is there a direct bus between Spa and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Spa to Cologne. However, there are services departing from SPA Place Royale and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via VERVIERS Place Sommeleville, Eupen, Bushof and Aachen - 58, Peterstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Spa and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Spa to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Spa-Géronstère and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Verviers-Central and Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Spa to Cologne?

The distance between Spa and Cologne is 115 km. The road distance is 109.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Spa to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €22 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Spa to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Spa to Cologne bus from?

Spa to Cologne bus services, operated by Transport En Commun (TEC), depart from SPA Place Royale station.

Where do I catch the Spa to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Spa to Cologne?

The best way to get from Spa to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €22 - €80. Alternatively, you can line 388 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Spa to Cologne bus arrive?

Spa to Cologne bus services, operated by Transport En Commun (TEC), arrive at VERVIERS Place Sommeleville station.

Where does the Spa to Cologne train arrive?

Spa to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Verviers-Central station.

Can I drive from Spa to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Spa to Cologne is 110 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Spa to Cologne.

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

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Spa to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, line 388 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Spa to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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 Spa-Géronstère to Verviers-Centraltrain L / ...
2. Take the train from Verviers-Central to Aachen Hbftrain S41
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2h 26m
€22–77
Drive 109.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Spa to Colognecar 109.9 km
1h 16m
€17–25
Line 388 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from SPA Place Royale to VERVIERS Place Sommelevillebus 388
2. Take the bus from Eupen, Bushof to Aachen, Bushofbus 14
3. Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus
4h 1m
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Spa-Géronstère to Verviers-Centraltrain L / ...
2. Take the train from Verviers-Central to Aachen Hbftrain S41
3. Take the train from Stolberg, Hbf to Köln Hbftrain Re9 / ...
3h
€27–39

Spa to Cologne by train

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2h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 115 km
Duration: 2h 26m

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

You can take a train from Spa-Géronstère to Koeln Hbf via Verviers-Central and Aachen Hbf in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SPA Place Royale to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via VERVIERS Place Sommeleville, EUPEN Bushof - Quai B, Eupen, Bushof, Aachen, Bushof, and Aachen - 58, Peterstraße in around 4h 1m.

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