What is the cheapest way to get from Boom to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Boom to Cologne is to bus which costs €25 - €35 and takes 6h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boom to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Boom to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Boom and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Boom to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Boom Advokaatstraat and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Antwerpen Station Zuid, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Boom and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Boom to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hoboken Zwaantjes and arriving at Köln Hbf via Antwerpen Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Boom to Cologne?

The distance between Boom and Cologne is 298 km. The road distance is 216.5 km.

How do I travel from Boom to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Boom to Cologne without a car is to bus and train via Malines which takes 3h 23m and costs €45 - €90.

How long does it take to get from Boom to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Boom to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boom to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Boom to Cologne train from?

Boom to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Antwerpen Centraal station.

Train or bus from Boom to Cologne?

The best way to get from Boom to Cologne is to bus which takes 6h 59m and costs €25 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Boom to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Boom to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Boom to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Boom to Cologne is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Boom to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Boom to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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There are 5 ways to get from Boom to Cologne by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train via Malines
best
1. Take the bus from Boom Steenbakkerijenstraat to Mechelen Station perron 10bus 50
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 23m
€46–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Leverkusenbus 280
6h 59m
€25–35
Drive 216.5 km
1. Drive from Boom to Colognecar 216.5 km
2h 11m
€35–50
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Boom Station perron 1 to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus X60
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 35m
€43–83
Train
1. Take the train from Antwerpen Centraal to Köln Hbftrain 79
4h 29m
€51–96

Boom to Cologne by bus and train

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3h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 297.8 km
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Boom, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Leverkusen 5 times a week. Tickets cost €19–29 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Antwerpen Centraal to Köln Hbf 6 times a week. Tickets cost €45–90 and the journey takes 2h 23m.

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