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

The cheapest way to get from Watou to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watou to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €50 - €80.

How far is it from Watou to Cologne?

The distance between Watou and Cologne is 370 km. The road distance is 349.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Watou to Cologne without a car is to train via Ghent which takes 5h 17m and costs €75 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Watou to Cologne, including transfers.

Train or bus from Watou to Cologne?

The best way to get from Watou to Cologne is to train via Ghent which takes 5h 17m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 7h 26m.

Can I drive from Watou to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Watou to Cologne is 349 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Watou to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 615+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Watou 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
5h 17m
€75–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
7h 26m
€34–69
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Poperinge to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Courtrai to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the night train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
6h 30m
€57–156
Drive 349.1 km
1. Drive from Watou to Colognecar 349.1 km
3h 39m
€54–78
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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
5h 37m
€73–166

Watou to Cologne by bus and train

6Weekly Services

5h 17mAverage Duration

€75Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Watou to Cologne.

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Distance: 370.2 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Watou Markt to Koeln Hbf via Poperinge Station perron 1, Poperinge, Gand-Saint-Pierre, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Cologne Airport CGN 4 times a day. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 5h 5m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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