What is the cheapest way to get from Ghent to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Cologne is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ghent to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Ghent 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 21m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Koeln Hbf. Services depart four times a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Ghent to Cologne?

The distance between Ghent and Cologne is 273 km. The road distance is 262.4 km.

How do I travel from Ghent to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Ghent to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €50 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Ghent to Cologne?

The train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Koeln Hbf takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs four times a week.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Cologne bus from?

Ghent to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Cologne train from?

Ghent to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Train or bus from Ghent to Cologne?

The best way to get from Ghent to Cologne is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €50 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Ghent to Cologne bus arrive?

Ghent to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Ghent to Cologne train arrive?

Ghent to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Ghent to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Cologne is 262 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Ghent to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Ghent to Cologne?

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Ghent to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ghent to Cologne by train, bus, night train, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
2h 40m
€50–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Leverkusenbus 280
6h 21m
€24–40
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the night train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
4h 35m
€30–138
Drive 262.4 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Colognecar 262.4 km
2h 38m
€41–59
Train via Brussels
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
2h 44m
€49–210
Train via Brussels #2
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 19m
€49–213

Ghent to Cologne by train

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Distance: 272.5 km
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Koeln Hbf 4 times a week. Tickets cost €50–210 and the journey takes 2h 40m. 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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