There are 3 ways to get from Cologne to Zaventem by train, car, or train (Eurostar)
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Cologne to Zaventem by train
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The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Zaventem is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Zaventem is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Zaventem. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Zaventem via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Cologne and Zaventem is 226 km. The road distance is 199.3 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Zaventem without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs €40 - €80.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Cologne to Zaventem, including transfers.
Cologne to Zaventem train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Zaventem train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Zaventem is 199 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Cologne to Zaventem.
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What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Zaventem, Belgium?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–80 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
- €40–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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