There are 3 ways to get from Ypres to Cologne by train (Eurostar), 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- Take the train from Courtrai to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 29m€46–123Train, night train
cheapest- Take the train from Roulers to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic
- Take the night train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
6h 29m€44–279Drive 328.4 km
- Drive from Ypres to Colognecar 328.4 km
3h 21m€49–71
Ypres to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ypres to Cologne is to drive which costs €45 - €75 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Ypres to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €45 - €75.
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 29m.
The distance between Ypres and Cologne is 347 km. The road distance is 328.4 km.
The best way to get from Ypres to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €45 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Ypres to Cologne, including transfers.
Ypres to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Courtrai station.
Ypres to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ypres to Cologne is 328 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Ypres to Cologne.
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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 29m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Courtrai to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Roulers to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €11–16
- 1st Class
- €17–25
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–260
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €256–260
- Couchette Carriage
- €120–150
- Seating Carriage
- €30–40
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