There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Knokke 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 Knokketrain Ic
3h 50m€59–204Night train, train
cheapest- Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Knokketrain Ic
5h 37m€42–131Drive 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 4m€56–204
Cologne to Knokke by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Knokke is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Knokke is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €45 - €70.
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 3h 50m.
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 3h 50m and costs €55 - €210.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Cologne to Knokke, including transfers.
Cologne to Knokke train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf 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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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 3h 50m.
- 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
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–170
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Knokke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Brussels-Nord to Knokke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Knokke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- 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
- 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
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