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

The cheapest way to get from Ypres to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ypres to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Ypres and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Ypres to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ypres and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Courtrai and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Ypres to Cologne?

The distance between Ypres and Cologne is 338 km. The road distance is 328.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ypres to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €65 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Ypres to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ypres to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Ypres to Cologne?

The best way to get from Ypres to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 49m.

Where does the Ypres to Cologne train arrive?

Ypres to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Ypres to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ypres to Cologne is 328 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Ypres to Cologne.

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

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

There are 5 ways to get from Ypres 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 Courtrai to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 44m
€68–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
8h 49m
€34–59
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Roulers to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic
2. Take the night train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
6h 49m
€50–143
Drive 328.4 km
1. Drive from Ypres to Colognecar 328.4 km
3h 21m
€50–72
Train via Ghent
1. Take the train from Ypres 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 49m
€71–173

Ypres to Cologne by train

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Distance: 338 km
Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Ypres to Koeln Hbf via Courtrai and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Cologne Airport CGN 4 times a day. Tickets cost €23–45 and the journey takes 5h 5m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a day.

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