There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Antwerpen-Centraal by train, car, train (Eurostar), or bus
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 Köln Hbf to Antwerpen Centraaltrain 79
2h 49m€45–190Drive 201.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Cologne to Antwerpen-Centraalcar 201.5 km
2h€31–45Train via Brussels (Eurostar)
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
2h 55m€82–140Train, bus
- Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Aachen Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Maastrichttrain S43
- Take the bus from Maastricht Boschstraat/Maagdendries to Hasselt Station perron 16bus 20a
- Take the train from Hasselt to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
5h 40m€48–90
Cologne to Antwerpen-Centraal by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Antwerpen-Centraal is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Antwerpen-Centraal is to drive which takes 2h and costs €30 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Antwerpen Centraal. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Cologne and Antwerpen-Centraal is 246 km. The road distance is 201.5 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Antwerpen-Centraal without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs €45 - €190.
The train from Cologne Hbf to Antwerpen Centraal takes 2h 46m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Cologne to Antwerpen-Centraal train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Antwerpen-Centraal train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Antwerpen Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Antwerpen-Centraal is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Cologne to Antwerpen-Centraal.
Book your Cologne to Antwerpen-Centraal train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Antwerpen-Centraal, Belgium?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Antwerpen Centraal twice daily. Tickets cost €45–190 and the journey takes 2h 46m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Köln Hbf to Antwerpen Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–190
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
#/media/File:ICE_4_Berlin_Hauptbahnhof_(3).jpg "ICE 4 Berlin Hauptbahnhof")
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Aachen Hbf to Maastricht
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Hasselt to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Aachen Hbf to Maastricht
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- Second Class Single
- €9–14
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Maastricht Boschstraat/Maagdendries to Hasselt Station perron 16
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Want to know more about travelling around Belgium
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 1194+ hotels available in Antwerpen-Centraal.