What is the cheapest way to get from Gent (Station) to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Gent (Station) to Cologne is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gent (Station) to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Gent (Station) to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Gent (Station) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Gent (Station) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Gent (Station) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Gent (Station) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Gent Zuid perron 1 and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Gand-Saint-Pierre and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Gent (Station) to Cologne?

The distance between Gent (Station) and Cologne is 276 km. The road distance is 259.8 km.

How do I travel from Gent (Station) to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Gent (Station) to Cologne without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 25m and costs €50 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Gent (Station) to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Gent (Station) to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gent (Station) to Cologne bus from?

Gent (Station) to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.

Where do I catch the Gent (Station) to Cologne train from?

Gent (Station) to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Train or bus from Gent (Station) to Cologne?

The best way to get from Gent (Station) to Cologne is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 25m and costs €50 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Gent (Station) to Cologne bus arrive?

Gent (Station) to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Gent (Station) to Cologne train arrive?

Gent (Station) to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Gent (Station) to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Gent (Station) to Cologne is 260 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Gent (Station) to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1861+ hotels available in Cologne.

Gent (Station) to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gent (Station) to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 25m
€51–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Leverkusenbus 280
6h 37m
€24–40
Drive 259.8 km
1. Drive from Gent (Station) to Colognecar 259.8 km
2h 35m
€40–58
Train
1. Take the train from Gent St Pieters to Köln Hbftrain 79
3h 56m
€48–223

Gent (Station) to Cologne by tram and train

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3h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 275.5 km
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Gent (Station), Belgium and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from Gent Zuid perron 1 to Koeln Hbf via Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 1, Gand-Saint-Pierre, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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