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

The cheapest way to get from Herentals to Cologne is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 7h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Herentals to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Herentals and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Herentals to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Herentals Belgiëlaan and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Herentals and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Herentals to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Herentals and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Herentals to Cologne?

The distance between Herentals and Cologne is 274 km. The road distance is 174.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Herentals to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €45 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Herentals to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Herentals to Cologne bus from?

Herentals to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where do I catch the Herentals to Cologne train from?

Herentals to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Herentals station.

Train or bus from Herentals to Cologne?

The best way to get from Herentals to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €45 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Herentals to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Herentals to Cologne train arrive?

Herentals to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.

Can I drive from Herentals to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Herentals to Cologne is 174 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Herentals to Cologne.

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

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Herentals to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Herentals to Cologne by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Herentals to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 29m
€46–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Leverkusenbus 280
7h 6m
€20–31
Drive 174.4 km
1. Drive from Herentals to Colognecar 174.4 km
1h 45m
€28–40
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Herentals Belgiëlaan to Antwerpen Centraal Station perron 3bus 418 / ...
2. Take the train from Antwerpen Centraal to Köln Hbftrain 79
4h 26m
€43–183

Herentals to Cologne by train

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Distance: 274.2 km
Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a train from Herentals to Koeln Hbf via Brussels-Nord in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €17–28 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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