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

The cheapest way to get from Westerlo to Cologne is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Westerlo to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €25 - €40.

How far is it from Westerlo to Cologne?

The distance between Westerlo and Cologne is 220 km. The road distance is 165.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Westerlo to Cologne without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 52m and costs €35 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Westerlo to Cologne, including transfers.

Can I drive from Westerlo to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Westerlo to Cologne is 166 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Westerlo to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1740+ hotels available in Cologne.

Westerlo to Cologne - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 350 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Westerlo to Cologne by bus, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Westerlo de Merodedreef to Leuven Station perron 132a
2. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-GuilleminsIc / ...
3. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln HbfIce / ...
2h 52m
€38–118
Drive 165.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Westerlo to Cologne165.9 km
1h 42m
€26–38
Train, line 350 bus
1. Take the train from Aarschot to BilzenIc / ...
2. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station to Aachen, Hauptbahnhof350
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Messe/DeutzRe
4h 50m
€32–45

Westerlo to Cologne by bus and train

111Weekly Services

2h 52mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 220 km
Duration: 2h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Westerlo to Cologne. However, you can take the bus to Leuven Station perron 1, walk to Louvain, take the train to Liège-Guillemins, then take the train to Koeln Hbf. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westerlo de Merodedreef to Koeln Messe/Deutz via Aarschot Station perron 4, Aarschot, Bilzen, Bilzen Station perron 6, Maastricht, Station, Aachen, Hauptbahnhof, and Aachen Hbf in around 4h 50m.

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