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

The cheapest way to get from Aarschot to Cologne is to bus which costs €22 - €45 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aarschot to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Aarschot and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Aarschot station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Aarschot Station perron 5 and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Leuven Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Aarschot and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Aarschot to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Aarschot and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Louvain. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Aarschot to Cologne?

The distance between Aarschot and Cologne is 203 km. The road distance is 169.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Aarschot to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €30 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Aarschot to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aarschot to Cologne bus from?

Aarschot to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leuven Station.

Where do I catch the Aarschot to Cologne train from?

Aarschot to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Louvain station.

Train or bus from Aarschot to Cologne?

The best way to get from Aarschot to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €30 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €45 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Aarschot to Cologne bus arrive?

Aarschot to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Aarschot to Cologne train arrive?

Aarschot to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aarschot to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Aarschot to Cologne is 170 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Aarschot to Cologne.

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

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Aarschot to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 35 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Aarschot to Cologne by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Louvain to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 48m
€33–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven Station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N84
5h 29m
€22–44
Drive 169.6 km
1. Drive from Aarschot to Colognecar 169.6 km
1h 44m
€27–38
Line 35 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aarschot Station perron 6 to Leuven Station perron 1bus 35
2. Take the train from Leuven to Köln Hbftrain 79
3h 9m
€33–163
Line 64 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aarschot Moederhuis to Tienen Station afstaphaltebus 64
2. Take the train from Tirlemont to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 58m
€30–116

Aarschot to Cologne by train

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Distance: 203.1 km
Duration: 2h 48m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Louvain to Koeln Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–160 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leuven Station to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €16–27 and the journey takes 3h 35m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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