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

The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Cologne is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bruges to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €45 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Bruges and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Köln via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Bruges and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bruges and arriving at Koeln Hbf. Services depart four times a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Bruges to Cologne?

The distance between Bruges and Cologne is 313 km. The road distance is 293.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bruges to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €55 - €250.

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

The train from Bruges to Koeln Hbf takes 3h 10m including transfers and departs four times a week.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Cologne bus from?

Bruges to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Bruges to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bruges to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €55 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Bruges to Cologne bus arrive?

Bruges to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Bruges to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bruges to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bruges to Cologne is 293 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Bruges to Cologne.

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

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Bruges to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bruges to Cologne by train, bus, night train, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bruges to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 10m
€55–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N1360b / ...
6h 30m
€24–40
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bruges to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
4h 59m
€37–172
Drive 293.2 km
1. Drive from Bruges to Colognecar 293.2 km
3h 3m
€45–65
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 27m
€56–254

Bruges to Cologne by train

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Distance: 312.6 km
Duration: 3h 10m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bruges to Koeln Hbf 4 times a week. Tickets cost €55–250 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Düsseldorf central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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