The average train between Harelbeke and Cologne takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Harelbeke to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Harelbeke and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Harelbeke is at 6:22 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Harelbeke to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Harelbeke station and arriving at Cologne station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Harelbeke to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Harelbeke station.
Harelbeke to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Harelbeke to Cologne train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Harelbeke and Cologne is 255.5 km. The road distance is 309 km.
You can take a train from Harelbeke to Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 17m.