There are 5 ways to get from Antwerp to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) by train, bus, rideshare, 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 Anvers-Central to Köln Hbftrain Trn
2h 47m€43–208Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Waypoint Antwerp Noorderplaats to Liège Guilleminsbus N760
- Take the bus from Liège to Cologne - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 25m€21–38Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Antwerp to Cologne Bonn-CGN220 km
2h 12mDrive 220 km
- Drive from Antwerp to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)car 220 km
2h 12m€34–49Train via Brussels
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 13m€50–215
Antwerp to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Antwerp to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Antwerp to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) station. However, there are services departing from Waypoint Antwerp Noorderplaats and arriving at Cologne - Airport Bus Station via Liège. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Antwerp to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). However, there are services departing from Anvers-Central and arriving at Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Antwerp and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) is 261 km. The road distance is 220 km.
The best way to get from Antwerp to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €40 - €210.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Antwerp to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), including transfers.
Antwerp to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Waypoint Antwerp Noorderplaats station.
Antwerp to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Anvers-Central station.
The best way to get from Antwerp to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €40 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Antwerp, Belgium and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), Germany?
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Anvers-Central to Köln Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €40–85 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waypoint Antwerp Noorderplaats to Cologne - Airport Bus Station via Liège Guillemins and Liège in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Anvers-Central to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–200
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Anvers-Central to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Eurostar
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Waypoint Antwerp Noorderplaats to Liège Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Liège to Cologne - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Liège to Cologne - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Antwerp to Cologne Bonn-CGN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Antwerp to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liège Guillemins station.
Antwerp to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Antwerp to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Antwerp to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
Book your Antwerp to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 1851+ hotels available in Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Antwerp and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

























