What is the cheapest way to get from Antwerpen-Centraal Station to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Antwerpen-Centraal Station to Cologne is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Antwerpen-Centraal Station to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Antwerpen-Centraal Station to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Antwerpen-Centraal Station and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Antwerpen-Centraal Station 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 13m.

Is there a direct train between Antwerpen-Centraal Station and Cologne?

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 Antwerpen-Centraal Station to Cologne?

The distance between Antwerpen-Centraal Station and Cologne is 246 km. The road distance is 203.1 km.

How do I travel from Antwerpen-Centraal Station to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Antwerpen-Centraal Station to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs €40 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Antwerpen-Centraal Station to Cologne?

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

Where do I catch the Antwerpen-Centraal Station to Cologne bus from?

Antwerpen-Centraal Station to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where do I catch the Antwerpen-Centraal Station to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Antwerpen-Centraal Station to Cologne?

The best way to get from Antwerpen-Centraal Station to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs €40 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Antwerpen-Centraal Station to Cologne bus arrive?

Antwerpen-Centraal Station to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Antwerpen-Centraal Station to Cologne train arrive?

Antwerpen-Centraal Station to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Antwerpen-Centraal Station to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Antwerpen-Centraal Station to Cologne is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Antwerpen-Centraal Station to Cologne.

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Antwerpen-Centraal Station to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Antwerpen-Centraal Station to Cologne 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 23m
€40–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Leverkusenbus 280
5h 13m
€19–35
Drive 203.1 km
1. Drive from Antwerpen-Centraal Station to Colognecar 203.1 km
2h 1m
€31–45
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 49m
€48–204

Antwerpen-Centraal Station to Cologne by train

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Distance: 245.7 km
Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Antwerpen-Centraal Station, Belgium and Cologne, 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 €19–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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