There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Blankenberge by train (Eurostar), bus, night train, train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Blankenbergetrain Ic / ...
3h 49m€86–156Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brugesbus N1360b / ...
7h 20m€29–45Night train, train
- Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Blankenbergetrain Ic / ...
5h 36m€40–131Drive 305.5 km
- Drive from Cologne to Blankenbergecar 305.5 km
3h 11m€48–69Train via Brussels
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Blankenbergetrain Ic / ...
4h 3m€54–210
Cologne to Blankenberge by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Blankenberge is to bus which costs €28 - €45 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Blankenberge is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Blankenberge station. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Blankenberge Station perron 3 via Düsseldorf central bus station and Brugge Station perron C8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Blankenberge. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Blankenberge via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Cologne and Blankenberge is 327 km. The road distance is 305.5 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Blankenberge without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €85 - €160.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Cologne to Blankenberge, including transfers.
Cologne to Blankenberge bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.
Cologne to Blankenberge train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Blankenberge is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €85 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Blankenberge, Belgium?
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Blankenberge via Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Bruges once daily. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- 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
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Blankenberge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Brussels-Nord to Blankenberge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Blankenberge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–95
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €80–95
- Couchette Carriage
- €50–65
- Seating Carriage
- €21–26
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–170
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cologne to Blankenberge bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.
Cologne to Blankenberge train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Blankenberge is 306 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Cologne to Blankenberge.
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