There are 3 ways to get from Aalst to Cologne by train, car, or train (Eurostar)
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 Alost to Brussels-Nordtrain S10 / ...
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 5m€45–88Drive 235.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Aalst to Colognecar 235.5 km
2h 26m€38–55Train via Bruxelles Midi
- Take the train from Alost to Bruxelles-Miditrain S10 / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
3h 45m€46–139
Aalst to Cologne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aalst to Cologne is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Aalst to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct train from Aalst to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Alost and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Aalst and Cologne is 246 km. The road distance is 235.5 km.
The best way to get from Aalst to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs €45 - €90.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Aalst to Cologne, including transfers.
Aalst to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Alost station.
Aalst to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aalst to Cologne is 236 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Aalst to Cologne.
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What companies run services between Aalst, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Alost to Koeln Hbf via Brussels-Nord in around 3h 5m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Alost to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Alost to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Belgian Railways
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