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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Geel is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Geel is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Geel?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Geel. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Geel Stadspark via Hasselt Station perron 9 and Diest Fort Leopoldlaan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Geel?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Geel. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Geel via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Cologne to Geel?

The distance between Cologne and Geel is 313 km. The road distance is 164.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Geel without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €85 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Cologne to Geel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Geel bus from?

Cologne to Geel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Geel train from?

Cologne to Geel train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Geel?

The best way to get from Cologne to Geel is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €85 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Cologne to Geel bus arrive?

Cologne to Geel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hasselt Station.

Where does the Cologne to Geel train arrive?

Cologne to Geel train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Geel?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Geel is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Cologne to Geel.

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

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Where can I stay near Geel?

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Cologne to Geel - 5 ways to travel via train, line 350 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Geel by train (Eurostar), train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Geeltrain S33 / ...
4h 7m
€85–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Hasselt Stationbus N84 / ...
5h 50m
€20–31
Train, line 350 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen-Rothe Erdetrain Re
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen to Maastricht, Stationbus 350
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Station perron 16bus 20a
4. Take the train from Hasselt to Geeltrain L / ...
5h 50m
€36–61
Drive 164.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Geelcar 164.9 km
1h 42m
€26–37
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Hasselttrain S41 / ...
3. Take the train from Hasselt to Geeltrain L / ...
4h 47m
€37–121

Cologne to Geel by train

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Distance: 312.7 km
Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Geel via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Anvers-Central in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Hasselt Station twice daily. Tickets cost €11–19 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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