There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Middelkerke by train (Eurostar), bus, 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 Ostendetrain Ic / ...
3h 57m€86–199Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brugesbus N1360b
7h 38m€29–58Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
5h 18m€45–189Drive 327.9 km
- Drive from Cologne to Middelkerkecar 327.9 km
3h 15m€51–73Train via Brussels
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
4h 11m€58–265
Cologne to Middelkerke by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Middelkerke is to bus which costs €28 - €60 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Middelkerke is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Middelkerke. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Middelkerke Markt via Düsseldorf central bus station and Oostende Station perron 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Middelkerke. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Middelkerke De Greefplein via Bruxelles-Midi and Oostende Station tramperron 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Cologne and Middelkerke is 343 km. The road distance is 327.9 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Middelkerke without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €85 - €200.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Cologne to Middelkerke, including transfers.
Cologne to Middelkerke bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.
Cologne to Middelkerke train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Middelkerke is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €85 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €60 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Middelkerke, Belgium?
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Middelkerke De Greefplein via Bruxelles-Midi, Ostende, and Oostende Station tramperron 1 in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Bruges once daily. Tickets cost €22–40 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 Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels-Nord to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussels-Nord to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–95
- 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 Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- 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
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
- €22–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Cologne to Middelkerke bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.
Cologne to Middelkerke train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Middelkerke is 328 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Cologne to Middelkerke.
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