There are 5 ways to get from Ath to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train
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 Ath to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
2h 57m€49–154Drive 260.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Ath to Colognecar 260.6 km
2h 35m€42–60Bus
- Take the bus from Ath to Bruxelles-Midibus Bus
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 51mTrain via Brussels
- Take the train from Ath to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 17m€50–100Train via Brussels #2
- Take the train from Ath to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
3h 31m€49–154
Ath to Cologne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ath to Cologne is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Ath to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Ath to Cologne station. However, there are services departing from Ath and arriving at Cologne - Airport Bus Station via Brussels - Midi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Ath to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ath and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Ath and Cologne is 271 km. The road distance is 260.6 km.
The best way to get from Ath to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €45 - €160.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Ath to Cologne, including transfers.
Ath to Cologne bus services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ath station.
Ath to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ath station.
The best way to get from Ath to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €45 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Ath, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Ath to Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ath to Koeln Messe/Deutz via Bruxelles-Midi, Brussels - Midi Train Station, Cologne - Airport Bus Station, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 5h 51m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ath to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ath to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ath to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Bus from Ath to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Ath to Cologne bus services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Ath to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ath to Cologne is 261 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Ath to Cologne.
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