There are 4 ways to get from Ostend to Cologne by train, night train, car, or train (Eurostar)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Oostende to Köln Hbftrain 79
3h 26m€60–240Train, night train
cheapest- Take the train from Ostende to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
- Take the nighttrain from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
5h 15m€42–179Drive 318.1 km
- Drive from Ostend to Colognecar 318.1 km
3h 10m€50–72Train via Brussels
- Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 43m€56–241
Ostend to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Cologne is to drive which costs €45 - €75 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Ostend to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €45 - €75.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oostende and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Ostend and Cologne is 335 km. The road distance is 318.1 km.
The best way to get from Ostend to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €60 - €240.
The train from Oostende to Cologne Hbf takes 3h 26m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Ostend to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Oostende station.
Ostend to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Cologne is 318 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Ostend to Cologne.
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What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Oostende to Köln Hbf twice a week. Tickets cost €60–240 and the journey takes 3h 26m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Oostende to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €60–240
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ostende to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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