There are 3 ways to get from Cologne to Mechelen by train, car, or train (Eurostar)
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Cologne to Mechelen by train
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The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Mechelen is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Mechelen is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €40 - €160.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Malines via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Cologne and Mechelen is 236 km. The road distance is 197.6 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €40 - €160.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Cologne to Mechelen, including transfers.
Cologne to Mechelen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Mechelen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Mechelen is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Cologne to Mechelen.
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What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Mechelen, Belgium?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–160 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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