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

The cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Cologne is to bus which costs €17 - €28 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Antwerp to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Antwerp and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Antwerp to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Antwerp and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Antwerpen Centraal and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Antwerp to Cologne?

The distance between Antwerp and Cologne is 246 km. The road distance is 204.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Antwerp to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs €40 - €180.

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

The train from Antwerpen Centraal to Cologne Hbf takes 2h 23m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Cologne bus from?

Antwerp to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Cologne train from?

Antwerp to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Antwerpen Centraal station.

Train or bus from Antwerp to Cologne?

The best way to get from Antwerp to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs €40 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €28 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Antwerp to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Antwerp to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Antwerp to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Antwerp to Cologne is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Antwerp to Cologne.

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

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Antwerp to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Antwerp to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Antwerpen Centraal to Köln Hbftrain 79
2h 23m
€40–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Leverkusenbus 280
5h 7m
€17–28
Drive 204.7 km
1. Drive from Antwerp to Colognecar 204.7 km
2h 6m
€32–46
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
3h 57m
€157–402
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brussels-Nordtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 3m
€44–177
Train, bus, line 350 bus
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Hasselttrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Hasselt Station perron 16 to Maastricht Boschstraat/Marktbus 20a
3. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station to Aachen, Hauptbahnhofbus 350
4. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
5h 3m
€39–66

Antwerp to Cologne by train

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Distance: 245.5 km
Duration: 2h 23m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Antwerpen Centraal to Köln Hbf 6 times a week. Tickets cost €40–180 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €17–28 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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