What is the cheapest way to get from Charleroi to Köln Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Charleroi to Köln Hbf is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charleroi to Köln Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Charleroi to Köln Hbf is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Charleroi and Köln Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Charleroi to Köln Hbf. However, there are services departing from Charleroi Gare Centrale and arriving at Köln via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Charleroi and Köln Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Köln Hbf. However, there are services departing from Charleroi-Central and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Liege-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Charleroi to Köln Hbf?

The distance between Charleroi and Köln Hbf is 214 km. The road distance is 207.6 km.

How do I travel from Charleroi to Köln Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Charleroi to Köln Hbf without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €35 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Charleroi to Köln Hbf?

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Charleroi to Köln Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charleroi to Köln Hbf bus from?

Charleroi to Köln Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Charleroi Gare Centrale station.

Where do I catch the Charleroi to Köln Hbf train from?

Charleroi to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.

Train or bus from Charleroi to Köln Hbf?

The best way to get from Charleroi to Köln Hbf is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Charleroi to Köln Hbf bus arrive?

Charleroi to Köln Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Charleroi to Köln Hbf train arrive?

Charleroi to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Charleroi to Köln Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Charleroi to Köln Hbf is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Charleroi to Köln Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Charleroi to Köln Hbf?

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Charleroi to Köln Hbf - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 350 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Charleroi to Köln Hbf by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 53m
€35–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus 820
4h 55m
€19–35
Drive 207.6 km
1. Drive from Charleroi to Köln Hbfcar 207.6 km
2h 2m
€32–47
Bus, line 350 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231bus
2. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station to Aachen, Hauptbahnhofbus 350
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Horremtrain Re
5h 26m
€49–92

Charleroi to Köln Hbf by train

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2h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 213.7 km
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Charleroi, Belgium and Köln Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Koeln Hbf via Liege-Guillemins in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Düsseldorf central bus station 6 times a week. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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