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

The cheapest way to get from Wavre to Cologne is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wavre to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Wavre and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Wavre to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Wavre and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Louvain and Liege-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Wavre to Cologne?

The distance between Wavre and Cologne is 211 km. The road distance is 190.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Wavre to Cologne without a car is to train via Louvain which takes 2h 41m and costs €35 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Wavre to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wavre to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Wavre to Cologne?

The best way to get from Wavre to Cologne is to train via Louvain which takes 2h 41m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Wavre to Cologne train arrive?

Wavre to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.

Can I drive from Wavre to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Wavre to Cologne is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Wavre to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1740+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Wavre to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, 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 Louvain
best
1. Take the train from Wavre to LouvainS20 / ...
2. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-GuilleminsIc / ...
3. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln HbfIce / ...
2h 41m
€39–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
6h 15m
€30–58
Drive 190.3 km
1. Drive from Wavre to Cologne190.3 km
2h 3m
€30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Ottignies to Liège-GuilleminsIc
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln HbfIce / ...
3h 26m
€39–104
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln HbfTha
3h 58m
€35–136

Wavre to Cologne by train

113Weekly Trains

2h 41mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 211.3 km
Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Wavre, Wallonia, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Wavre to Koeln Hbf via Louvain and Liege-Guillemins in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGN hourly. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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