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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Boom is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 6h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Boom is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Boom?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Boom. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Boom Afstaphalte PTS via Leverkusen, Antwerpen Opera and Antwerpen Station Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Boom?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Boom. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Boom via Brussels-Nord and Antwerpen-Berchem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Cologne to Boom?

The distance between Cologne and Boom is 277 km. The road distance is 216.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Boom without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs €45 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Cologne to Boom, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Boom bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Boom train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Boom?

The best way to get from Cologne to Boom is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Cologne to Boom bus arrive?

Cologne to Boom bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Cologne to Boom train arrive?

Cologne to Boom train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Boom?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Boom is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Cologne to Boom.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Boom by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
3h 7m
€47–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 280
6h 46m
€26–36
Drive 216.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Boomcar 216.5 km
2h 8m
€35–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Boom Station perron 1bus X60
3h 44m
€89–140

Cologne to Boom by train

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Distance: 277.5 km
Duration: 3h 7m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Boom via Brussels-Nord, Anvers-Berchem, and Antwerpen-Berchem in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats 5 times a week. Tickets cost €20–30 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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