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 7h 47m.

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 €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Ypres and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Ypres to Cologne station. However, there are services departing from Curie and arriving at Cologne - Airport Bus Station via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

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 Gand-Saint-Pierre and Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Ypres to Cologne?

The distance between Ypres and Cologne is 347 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 via Ghent which takes 4h 28m and costs €55 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Ypres to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ypres to Cologne bus from?

Ypres to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where do I catch the Ypres to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Ypres to Cologne?

The best way to get from Ypres to Cologne is to train via Ghent which takes 4h 28m and costs €55 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Ypres to Cologne bus arrive?

Ypres to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Cologne - Airport Bus Station.

Where does the Ypres to Cologne train arrive?

Ypres to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre 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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Train via Ghent
best
1. Take the train from Ypres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 28m
€59–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 47m
€32–58
Drive 328.4 km
1. Drive from Ypres to Colognecar 328.4 km
3h 21m
€52–75
Train
1. Take the train from Courtrai to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 43m
€57–127
Train #2
1. Take the train from Ypres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Gent St Pieters to Köln Hbftrain 79
4h 49m
€59–143

Ypres to Cologne by train

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Distance: 347.2 km
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a train from Ypres to Koeln Hbf via Gand-Saint-Pierre and Brussels-Nord in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.

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