There are 4 ways to get from Ypres to Cologne by train, car, or train (Eurostar)
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Train
best- Take the train from Ypres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Gent St Pieters to Köln Hbftrain 79
4h 49m€58–246Drive 328.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Ypres to Colognecar 328.4 km
3h 21m€51–73Train via Brussels
- Take the train from Ypres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 52m€62–251Train via Brussels #2
- Take the train from Courtrai to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 53m€56–216
Ypres to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ypres to Cologne is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Ypres to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct train from Ypres to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ypres and arriving at Köln Hbf via Gent St Pieters. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
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 49m and costs €55 - €250.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Ypres to Cologne, including transfers.
Ypres to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ypres station.
Ypres to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre 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 Köln Hbf via Gent St Pieters in around 4h 49m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ypres to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ypres to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Courtrai to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Gent St Pieters to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €45–220
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €10–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–170
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Eurostar
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