What is the cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Köln Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Köln Hbf is to bus which costs €19 - €30 and takes 5h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Antwerp to Köln Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Antwerp to Köln Hbf is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Antwerp and Köln Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Antwerp to Köln Hbf. 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 15m.

Is there a direct train between Antwerp and Köln Hbf?

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 Köln Hbf?

The distance between Antwerp and Köln Hbf is 246 km. The road distance is 205.7 km.

How do I travel from Antwerp to Köln Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Antwerp to Köln Hbf without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs €40 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Antwerp to Köln Hbf?

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 Köln Hbf bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Köln Hbf train from?

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

Train or bus from Antwerp to Köln Hbf?

The best way to get from Antwerp to Köln Hbf is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs €40 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €30 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Antwerp to Köln Hbf bus arrive?

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

Where does the Antwerp to Köln Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Antwerp to Köln Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Antwerp to Köln Hbf is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Antwerp to Köln Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Antwerp to Köln Hbf?

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Where can I stay near Köln Hbf?

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Antwerp to Köln Hbf - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Antwerp to Köln Hbf by train, bus, night train, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Antwerpen Centraal to Köln Hbftrain 79
2h 23m
€40–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Leverkusenbus 280
5h 15m
€19–30
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
4h 7m
€29–107
Drive 205.7 km
1. Drive from Antwerp to Köln Hbfcar 205.7 km
2h 7m
€33–48
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
3h 4m
€58–168

Antwerp to Köln Hbf by train

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2h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 245.5 km
Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Antwerp, Belgium and Köln Hbf, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Antwerpen Centraal to Köln Hbf 6 times a week. Tickets cost €40–95 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Leverkusen 5 times a week. Tickets cost €19–30 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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