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The average train between Sint-Niklaas and Cologne takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Sint-Niklaas 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.

3h 45m
Duration
281 km
Distance
€59
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Sint-Niklaas to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Sint-Niklaas and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Sint-Niklaas is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Berchem and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 16m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 15m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 15m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 16m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 16m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 15m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 16m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 16m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 15m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 16m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 16m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 15m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 16m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 16m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 15m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 16m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 16m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 15m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 16m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 16m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 15m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sint-Niklaas to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 280.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Sint-Niklaas, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Saint-Nicolas to Koeln Hbf via Anvers-Berchem and Brussels-Nord in around 3h 22m.

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