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

The cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Cologne Cathedral is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Antwerp to Cologne Cathedral is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Antwerp and Cologne Cathedral?

No, there is no direct bus from Antwerp to Cologne Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and arriving at Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Antwerp and Cologne Cathedral?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Anvers-Central and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Antwerp to Cologne Cathedral?

The distance between Antwerp and Cologne Cathedral is 246 km. The road distance is 206.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Antwerp to Cologne Cathedral without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €40 - €190.

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

The train from Anvers-Central to Cologne Hbf takes 2h 23m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Cologne Cathedral bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Cologne Cathedral train from?

Antwerp to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Anvers-Central station.

Train or bus from Antwerp to Cologne Cathedral?

The best way to get from Antwerp to Cologne Cathedral is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €40 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Antwerp to Cologne Cathedral bus arrive?

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

Where does the Antwerp to Cologne Cathedral train arrive?

Antwerp to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Antwerp to Cologne Cathedral?

Yes, the driving distance between Antwerp to Cologne Cathedral is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Antwerp to Cologne Cathedral.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Köln Hbftrain Trn
2h 25m
€40–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Leverkusenbus 280
5h 13m
€24–38
Drive 206.3 km
1. Drive from Antwerp to Cologne Cathedralcar 206.3 km
2h 9m
€32–46
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
2h 52m
€54–195

Antwerp to Cologne Cathedral by train and foot

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Distance: 245.9 km
Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Antwerp, Belgium and Cologne Cathedral, North Rhine-Westphalia, 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, FlixBus operates a bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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