There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Gent (Station) by train (Eurostar), 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 Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
2h 48m€76–159Night train, train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
3h 49m€34–139Drive 260.2 km
- Drive from Cologne to Gent (Station)car 260.2 km
2h 33m€40–58Train via Brussels
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
3h 2m€48–220
Cologne to Gent (Station) by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Gent (Station) is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Gent (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Gent (Station). However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Gent Zuid perron 2 via Bruxelles-Midi and Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Cologne and Gent (Station) is 275 km. The road distance is 260.2 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Gent (Station) without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €75 - €160.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Cologne to Gent (Station), including transfers.
Cologne to Gent (Station) train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Gent (Station) train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Gent (Station) is 260 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Cologne to Gent (Station).
There are 865+ hotels available in Gent (Station).
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Gent (Station), Belgium?
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Gent Zuid perron 2 via Bruxelles-Midi, Gand-Saint-Pierre, and Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 2 in around 2h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels-Nord to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussels-Nord to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- Nightjet
Night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–95
- Website
- Nightjet
- Sleeper Carriage
- €80–95
- Couchette Carriage
- €50–65
- Seating Carriage
- €21–26
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- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
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