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How to get fromBruges to Cologne Cathedralby train, night train, car, or train (Eurostar)

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There are 4 ways to get from Bruges to Cologne Cathedral by train, night train, car, or train (Eurostar)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brugge to Köln Hbftrain train 79
    3h 12m
    €55–120
  2. Train, night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bruges to Brussels-Nordtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the nighttrain from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbfnighttrain night train Nj
    4h 40m
    €38–130
  3. Drive  294.8 km

    1. Drive from Bruges to Cologne Cathedralcar car 294.8 km
    3h 6m
    €47–68
  4. Train via Brussels

    1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
    3h 13m
    €56–164

Bruges to Cologne Cathedral by train and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€55Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bruges, Belgium and Cologne Cathedral, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Brugge to Köln Hbf twice a week. Tickets cost €55–120 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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