There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Knokke by train (Eurostar), bus, night train, train, or car
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 Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Knokketrain Ic / ...
4h 13m€82–146Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brugesbus N1360b / ...
7h 36m€27–42Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Knokketrain Ic / ...
5h 36m€42–136Drive 295 km
- Drive from Cologne to Knokkecar 295 km
2h 58m€46–66Train via Brussels
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Knokketrain Ic / ...
4h 27m€56–215
Cologne to Knokke by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Knokke is to bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Knokke is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Knokke station. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Knokke Station perron B2 via Düsseldorf central bus station and Brugge Station perron C8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Knokke. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Knokke via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Cologne and Knokke is 334 km. The road distance is 295 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Knokke without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €80 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Cologne to Knokke, including transfers.
Cologne to Knokke bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.
Cologne to Knokke train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Knokke is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €80 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Knokke, Belgium?
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Knokke via Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Bruges once daily. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- 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
- €60–110
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Knokke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels-Nord to Knokke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Knokke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- Nightjet
Night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–95
- Website
- Nightjet
- Sleeper Carriage
- €80–95
- Couchette Carriage
- €50–65
- Seating Carriage
- €21–26
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- 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)
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Cologne to Knokke bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.
Cologne to Knokke train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Knokke is 295 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Cologne to Knokke.
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