What is the cheapest way to get from Aalter to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Aalter to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aalter to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Aalter to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Aalter and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Aalter station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 15 and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Ghent Dampoort and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Aalter and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Aalter to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Aalter and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Aalter to Cologne?

The distance between Aalter and Cologne is 292 km. The road distance is 280.4 km.

How do I travel from Aalter to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Aalter to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €45 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Aalter to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aalter to Cologne bus from?

Aalter to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.

Where do I catch the Aalter to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Aalter to Cologne?

The best way to get from Aalter to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €45 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 3m.

Where does the Aalter to Cologne bus arrive?

Aalter to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Aalter to Cologne train arrive?

Aalter to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Aalter to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Aalter to Cologne is 280 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Aalter to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Aalter to Cologne?

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Aalter to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Aalter to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aalter to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 30m
€48–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Leverkusenbus 280
8h 3m
€31–48
Drive 280.4 km
1. Drive from Aalter to Colognecar 280.4 km
2h 51m
€45–65
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Aalter to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
3h 33m
€48–159

Aalter to Cologne by train

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Distance: 291.7 km
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a train from Aalter to Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Leverkusen 5 times a week. Tickets cost €25–40 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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